Cleopatra VII - Everything you need to know to PASS your Exam. With Primary sources & Quotes!!

Need a quick yet comprehensive revision on Cleopatra VII, the legendary last Pharaoh of Egypt? Whether you’re cramming for an exam or just want to get the facts straight, this video has you covered. Dive into the life of Cleopatra, from her rise to power to her strategic alliances with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, and finally, her dramatic fall from grace.

In this video, we’ll explore:
Cleopatra’s Rise to Power: How she out-maneuvered her rivals and ruled Egypt like a boss.
Her Relationships with Rome’s Elite: The real story behind her alliances with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.
The Fall of Cleopatra: The epic Battle of Actium and her tragic demise.
Archaeological Evidence: Coins, temple reliefs, and more that tell us about Cleopatra’s reign.
Written Sources & Historiography: What Plutarch, Cassius Dio, and modern historians and authors like Stacy Schiff and Claude Traunecker have to say about her legacy.

Perfect for last-minute study sessions, this video breaks down the essential details o keep you engaged. Whether you’re a student or a history enthusiast, this revision guide will give you a clear and concise understanding of one of history’s most fascinating figures.

Timestamps
00:00 Start
00:37 Background
01:10 Cleopatra's Early Life & Ascension to Power
03:50 Cleopatra and Julius Caesar
06:03 Caesar's Assassination: The Ides of March (44 BCE)
07:33 Return to Egypt
09:24 Cleopatra and Mark Antony
10:41 The Donations of Alexandria (34 BCE)
12:07 The Battle of Actium (31 BCE)
14:50 the Fall of Cleopatra
15:53 Archaeological Evidence
17:20 Written Sources - Plutarch, Dio
20:17 Historiography
20:42 Modern Interpretations - Stacy Schiff & Claude Traunecker

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