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An Inside Look at Cleopatra’s Political Maneuvers: Navigating Power in Ancient Egypt
Cleopatra VII ascended the throne during a tumultuous period in Ancient Egypt’s history. The Ptolemaic dynasty, to which she belonged, was fraught with internal strife and external threats. Political instability was rampant as Rome’s influence loomed large over Egypt, threatening its sovereignty. Cleopatra faced the daunting task of securing her rule amid familial rivalries and ...