Egypt in the Age of Cleopatra: History and Society Under the Ptolemies

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Summary: an excellent book
Review: This book is a social and economic study of the Ptolemaic period, dealing particularly with the reign of Cleopatra. The author provides a history of the period, an overview of Cleopatra's relations with Antony, an excellent presentation of the Greek pharaohs and the Lagide people, and a brief introduction to the religion, military, economy, art and languages of these lesser-known times. Beautifully translated from the French, the book offers a few black and white photographs. For the interested students and scholars.