31 BC - Antony, Cleopatra and the Fall of Egypt /anglais

On 2 September 31 BC two superpowers - ancient Egypt and Rome - met head-on for the first and last time in history. The outcome was the Battle of Actium which would lead directly to the foundation of the Roman Empire. In a compelling new chronicle brought vividly to life by moving eyewitness accounts, this book recounts the chain of events that culminated in the fall of Egypt and reveals the central charismatic personalities of Octavian, Mark Antony and Cleopatra who were responsible for it. Usually told from the Roman perspective but retold here from the Egyptian standpoint, the gripping narrative also explores the role of chance, human fallibility, ruthlessness and tragedy tha tlay at the heart of the power struggle. Illustrated throughout with iconic objects from the superb collection of the British Museaum and evocative locations, 31 BC tells the dramatic story of a defining momen which would change the course of history.