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The Royal Diaries: Book 1
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Established Dear America author Kristiana Gregory kicks off the Royal Diaries with the captivating story of young Cleopatra's tumultuous life. Daughter of King Ptolemy Autletes, Pharaoh of Egypt, Cleopatra lives a life filled with opulence and mystery.
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Summary edit
This is the story of the young Princess Cleopatra VII, (known as Cleopatra the great nowadays). It tells of the many problems that she has during her life in the Palace, and the hardships she goes through because of her family's hunger for power.
Quotes edit
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“" And how does a big man like you get such a little brain."”
Cleopatra to Marc Antony -
“"In my opinion, the Romans have spent entirely too much effort conquering the world when they should sweep their own front steps.”
Cleopatra on the dirtiness of the city of Rome.
Setting & Locations edit
- Alexandria, Egypt: The home place and birth place of Cleopatra.
- Rome, Italy: The capital of the most powerful ancient city of Cleopatra's time
Organizations edit
- The Triumverate: Roman leaders Caesar, Pompey, Crassus
First Sentence edit
I, Cleopatra, Princess of the Nile, write this in my own hand.
Table of Contents edit
Scrolls 1-7 - 57 B.C.
Scrolls 8-11 -56 B.C.
Scroll 12 - 55 B.C.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 20 in The Royal Diaries. (publisher series)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Kristiana Gregory (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1999
ISBN: 0590819755
Page Count: 224
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1999
ISBN: 0590819755
Page Count: 224
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 900
Subjects edit
- Books › Children's Books › History & Historical Fiction › Fiction › Ancient Civilizations
- Books › Children's Books › Series › Historical › The Royal Diaries
- Books › Children's Books › People & Places › Royalty
- Books › Children's Books › Obsessions › Princesses
- Books › Children's Books › Literature
- Books › Children's Books › Ages 9-12
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