The Great Egyptians: The Real Cleopatra (1995)

Synopsis of The Great Egyptians: The Real Cleopatra

This video is one in a series on The Learning Channel that explores the history and achievements of Egypt's rulers. In this episode, Egyptologist and host Bob Brier introduces viewers to Cleopatra, the powerful and seductive ruler of Egypt. The program examines the reasons that this highly intelligent Greek woman, with no Egyptian heritage at all, came to ascend to the throne, and the debt she owed to Alexander the Great for her position. The program looks at Cleopatra's contributions, including her restoration of the Alexandria library. Artwork and dramatic re-enactments are used to tell the story of the real Cleopatra. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, Rovi

Director(s):

Peter Spry-Leverton

Producer(s):

Sylvia Szapary-Van Kleef, Peter Spry-Leverton

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