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Antony and Cleopatra
she was born in 69 BC, Cleopatra was the third son of the Egyptian king Ptolemy XII Auletes the title. King was known as The Flute Player. To gain support in holding the reins of his reign, Ptolemy must frequently back and forth to Rome, perhaps even been accompanied by Cleopatra when she was 12 years old. Basic loan shark, the Roman charge 10,000 talen as a service fee. The amount is double the budget of Egypt. Ptolemy did not have much choice. Moreover, an abandoned country is facing many problems.The eldest Tryphaena, seized power and appear to be queen. Feel have the same rights, her sister Berenice, the heart to kill his brother in order to ascend the throne. Some time later, Ptolemy returned and with the help of Rome to kill his own son to be able to retake the reins of power.It should, after the death of Ptolemy XII in 51 BC, the kingdom bequeathed to Cleopatra (18) who was already paired with Ptolemy XIII who was none other than his own brother. At that time the land of Egypt failed harvests and famine-stricken long. However Pothinus, palace eunuchs, appeared to take over power. Claiming to be guardians of Ptolemy XIII who was then just 12 years, he drove out of the fortress palace of Cleopatra.
At the same time in Rome was going struggle for influence among members triumvirat - Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus - who hold the reins of government. In the upheaval that, Caesar managed to beat back the soldiers of Pompeii who then fled to Egypt. Because do not want their country used as a hiding place, eventually people would catch Pompey Egypt and deliver his head to Caesar who happened to come to Alexandria to collect a debt Ptolemy XII.This situation is cleverly used by Cleopatra. Evidently, not difficult for him to conquer the hearts Caesar. The elegant capital of his body and his ability to seduce, in a short time and knees captivated Caesar. Plutarch describes how creative and unique Cleo who accidentally wrapped around her with a blanket, to be presented to the front of Caesar as merchandise only. The next story is easy to predict. Having felt the warmth and service Cleo in bed, finally all these women request granted. No matter the time Caesar was aging and balding. Importantly, Cleopatra regained Egypt's throne and not have to pay the debt to Rome.How easily Cleo lure and "subdue" is testament to the Roman emperor, as a woman she very good at facing the opposite sex. Especially those that will be exploited. The advantage is reinforced by the opinion of the Greek historian of the 2nd century, Dio Cassius, who wrote that Cleo "... is a very beautiful woman is seen and have the strength to conquer anyone."With its influence as he could "wear" Caesar to crush the rebellion group of Egyptian soldiers who are not satisfied with his administration. History records, incidents of this rebellion the country had burned the library in Alexandria and gave birth to the mystery of the death of Ptolemy XIII in the River Nile.Caesar and Cleopatra with Ptolemy XIV marry at that time was 12 years old. This move no doubt strengthen the suspicion of people. Apparently it's true. The presence of these snot-nosed kid on the side of Cleopatra is only used as a veil to "secure" their affair. This is how cleverly done Cleo before he would finally come clean. Moreover, shortly after Caesar left Egypt, Cleopatra was pregnant. With the calculations done, considering that Caesar had no legitimate child of his wife in Rome, Cleopatra named her son Ptolemy Caesar, who called Caesarion.
He took the boy to Rome in 46 BC. His arrival in Rome and was greeted warmly, even specifically Caesar makes Cleopatra gold statue placed in the temple of Venus Genetrix. This time, Cleopatra had harbored great disappointment, when it ultimately did not choose Caesarion Caesar as heir to the throne, but instead decided to Octavian, brother's grandson. Cleo has been the hope broke stuck influence in Rome. In desperation he returned to Egypt.Cleopatra to Caesar hurt shortchanged when the Romans ruled by triumvirat next generation, ie, Octavian, Lepidus and Mark Antony. The name of the latter is then successfully "trapped" in her arms.At that time Egypt had managed to prosper themselves, even the richest man in the eastern Mediterranean region. Wealth is what attracted Mark Antony came in the year 41 BC. His mission to find funds to finance the war against the Parthians, an empire in southeast L. Caspian.The arrival of Antonius to be greeted warmly by Cleopatra's Egypt. Various food and drink banquet feast is celebrated. Both sides signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) bilaterally. Cleopatra promises to give material support to Anthony in his wars against the Parthian. Instead Antony Cleopatra protect the interests and security, particularly in removing Arsinoe, his brother who was too ambitious. Of course, since the MoU had not regulate matters outside the affairs of state, so if both the perpetrator develops a personal relationship further, neither side has the right to prohibit it. Evidently, between Cleopatra with Anthony immediately affair. Interwoven love both of them successfully produced three children, a pair of twins, namely Alexander Helios - Cleopatra Selene and Ptolemy Philadelphus.Clearly, the largest gift received by Cleopatra are the crowning himself as the King and Queen of All Caesarion as King in the King. Even with its influence, Cleopatra had decreed urge Anthony Caesarion as sole heir to the throne of Rome, in a festive state ceremony in Alexandria. Something beyond his authority as a member triumvirat.
So worth if happiness did not last long. Triumvirat Roman re-rupture, because Octavian (who later became Emperor Augustus), Mark Antony accused deserters and intend to move the capital of the kingdom to Alexandria. Following the split, the year 31 BC there was a big war between Octavian faction against faction Anthony. Battle of Actium which culminated in need after the defeat of Cleopatra and Anthony. Second-story man even this love ended tragically. Each suicide in his own way.Yet Cleopatra's death had caused controversy. The opinion says that one result of venomous snake bites. But others refuted because the wound in his arm was just an insect bite. While others say he drank poison hidden in a hollow stalk comb. So who is right? No one could answer.Piece of Cleopatra in Roman HistoryThis is the intrigue of a queen ruler of Egypt. A last Egyptian Pharaoh who use guns "femininity" to defend the throne and its influence. He is a pretty stunning queen who could affect a large Roman figures like Julius Caesar and Mark Anthony.
Roman empire and the greatest source of strength in the "Western world" at that time (510 BC - 476 AD). But in a triumph over the 500-year history, the Romans also had a civil war. At the end of the most raging civil war in Roman history, Ancient Egypt in the reign of Cleopatra is one of the conquered kingdom.
How Goddess of Beauty
Queen Cleopatra VII, was the last Egyptian Pharaoh who always have a place in the hearts of the people of Egypt. Even a hundred years after his death he was still remembered as a great queen. Something that a memorial is a combination of beauty, sex, and charisma.
Cleopatra comes from ancient Greek that means "greatness father" and full name of Cleopatra VII - Cleopatra The Philapator contain meaning "the goddess Glory's father, or daughter love father." That the father, Ptolemy XI gave him a name.
When you first occupied the throne of Egypt at the age of 18, in a lot of literature, he is portrayed as a young girl who is very exciting. Tall, slim with curves charming, seductive ripe breasts, legs, hips contain dense, oval face, shiny black hair, shiny white and smooth skin.
Based on other literature, Cleopatra is mentioned, it's like a glamorous life, parties and romantic life. He was indeed accomplished seducer seducer and makes every man who ever near, sleeping and having sex with him would be "subdued" in elegance.
However, even so, in the political affairs of government, he was known as a hard woman, assertive, and ambitious. Charisma that emanated from within him made him capable of ruling Egypt for twenty years with an amazing variety of developments.All-round strong womanUsually the history of a face in a variety of sides. It happened because he was often a mixture of facts themselves are imbued lipstick and seasoning for political gain. One example is the face of the history of Cleopatra.
