Cleopatra

Cleopatra's right to the throne of Egypt was disputed, and so she bided her time and learned how to use her charm to get whatever she wanted. She eventually seduced both Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, and acquired the throne of Egypt. However, her charms were not enough to keep it, and in fact Cleopatra succeeded in tearing the empire apart and dooming the men she bewitched. This thrilling biography-written by Jacob Abbott and newly edited for younger readers-offers a glimpse into the life of the greatest femme fatale in all history. Cleopatra is part of Makers of History, a 19th century biography series by two brothers-Jacob and John S.C. Abbott.