{"product_id":"caesar-and-cleopatra-9781513268897","title":"Caesar and Cleopatra","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen Julius Caesar arrives in Egypt and finds Cleopatra in hiding, he encourages her to return to the palace and embrace her role as queen.\u003c\/b\u003e Shaw depicts an unlikely pair that bond over a common goal.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAs Roman forces invade Egypt, Julius Caesar stumbles across a young Cleopatra hiding amongst the statues. He initially conceals his identity, as the queen expresses concern over Caesar and his impending army. When he convinces her to return to the palace, she soon discovers his true name. Following a brief exchange, the young woman is relieved as Caesar has quelled her worst fears. Yet, in the midst of a Roman occupation, Cleopatra and her brother Ptolemy engage in a bitter battle for the Egyptian throne.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eCaesar and Cleopatra\u003c\/i\u003e, George Bernard Shaw explores the unique dynamic between two of history’s most notable figures. It’s a cynical but entertaining view of the political warfare that ravaged Ancient Egypt. With his sharp prose, Shaw revitalizes the classic story and its infamous characters.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWith an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of \u003ci\u003eCaesar and Cleopatra\u003c\/i\u003e is both modern and readable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Graphic Arts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019988894039,"sku":"9781513268897","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781513268897.jpg?v=1750781987","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/caesar-and-cleopatra-9781513268897","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}