Overview A ruthless seductress? A brilliant political strategist? For centuries, Cleopatra's life has been surrounded by melodramatic mystery and romantic myth, depicted everywhere from Shakespearean drama to Hollywood extravaganzas. In this elegantly illustrated book, Ron Miller and Sommer Browning look at the life and legends of the powerful queen. Cleopatra's romantic and political union with the might Julius Caesar made her one of the most powerful women in history. After Caesar's assassination, politician and general Mark Antony fell in love with Cleopatra, and their ensuing relationship was legendary for its opulence and excesses. Miller and Browning also detail the tragedy and enigma of Cleopatra's last days, as well as portrayals of her in historical accounts, films, paintings, and plays.