Cleopatra

Cleopatra: A Life (2010) by Stacy Schiff. Cleopatra consorted with the likes of Julius Caesar, Mark Antony, and Octavian (later known as Augustus Caesar). She was fabulously wealthy, and was Queen of Egypt for something like 20 years. She has been referred to as the last Pharoah. All the details are made much clearer upon reading this book, which has been thoroughly researched by Schiff. It is not just an informative read, but an enjoyable one. Grade: A