When Julius Caesar arrives in Egypt and finds Cleopatra in hiding, he encourages her to return to the palace and embrace her role as queen.
With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Caesar and Cleopatra is both modern and readable..
With his sharp prose, Shaw revitalizes the classic story and its infamous characters.
It\'s a cynical but entertaining view of the political warfare that ravaged Ancient Egypt.
In Caesar and Cleopatra , George Bernard Shaw explores the unique dynamic between two of history\'s most notable figures.
Yet, in the midst of a Roman occupation, Cleopatra and her brother Ptolemy engage in a bitter battle for the Egyptian throne.
Following a brief exchange, the young woman is relieved as Caesar has quelled her worst fears.
When he convinces her to return to the palace, she soon discovers his true name.
He initially conceals his identity, as the queen expresses concern over Caesar and his impending army.
As Roman forces invade Egypt, Julius Caesar stumbles across a young Cleopatra hiding amongst the statues.
Shaw depicts an unlikely pair that bond over a common goal.
When Julius Caesar arrives in Egypt and finds Cleopatra in hiding, he encourages her to return to the palace and embrace her role as queen