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版权归原作者所有， controlled the value of the country's money， writers and filmmakers. But much of the story of her life is based on descriptions that are not true. She is often described as an evil and sexy beauty who liked to take control of men. To learn the truth about this famous ruler requires separating fact from centuries of storytelling. Most historical documents describing her life were written long after she had died. They were written by historians who never knew her and who were loyal to her enemies. Remembering this famous woman as an evil beauty discredits her role as a wise and intelligent ruler who lived during an important period in history. (MUSIC) CHRISTOPHER CRUISE: Cleopatra the 7th was born over 2， Cleopatra decided it was important to make friends with Caesar for her safety and that of her country. Tensions were high in Egypt's main city， ， whenever you want?" REX HARRISON: "Yes， Ptolemy the 13th. She was also married to him. After his death， Cleopatra ruled with her other brother Ptolemy the 14th. Later she ordered that he be killed. FAITH LAPIDUS: The Ptolemies were famous for marrying within their family. They were also well known for their murderous aims and often plotted to kill one another to gain power. Cleopatra's sister Arsinoe attempted to have herself declared queen of Egypt. So Cleopatra ordered that her sister be killed. Cleopatra was not interested in sharing power and was not going to risk any threats from her family members. CHRISTOPHER CRUISE: One of Cleopatra's main concerns throughout her reign was Egypt's relationship with the powerful Roman Republic. The Romans had taken control of most of Europe and parts of North Africa. Cleopatra had good reason to be concerned that Rome would try to take over Egypt. She worked hard to create strong alliances with Rome's leaders. She offered them her financial support and resources such as grain， acted as a judge， she kept Egypt allied with， painters， Cleopatra was a powerful and wise ruler [ 2011-02-18 13:08] 字号 [] [] [] 免费订阅30天China Daily双语新闻手机报：移动用户编辑短信CD至106580009009 Get Flash Player CHRISTOPHER CRUISE: I'm Christopher Cruise. FAITH LAPIDUS: And I'm Faith Lapidus with EXPLORATIONS in VOA Special English. Today we tell about the life of one of the most famous and powerful women in history. She was a goddess， she helped him pay for his military campaigns. FAITH LAPIDUS: However， and a skilled diplomat and negotiator. She was a great politician who knew how to show off her and her country's power and influence. At the height of her rule more than 2， righteousness and justice. Ms. Schiff describes how Cleopatra used the power of imagery for her first official meeting with Mark Antony at his base in the town of Tarsus. She arrived in a golden boat with a team of musicians and servants. This had an unforgettable effect on Mark Antony. The two would remain a couple for the rest of their lives. Mark Antony controlled the eastern part of the Roman Republic. He gave many rich lands to Cleopatra to rule. In return。

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000 years ago， religion and philosophy. She also studied public speaking， music， dying in Cleopatra's arms. Cleopatra killed herself by poison several days later to escape watching her kingdom become a province of Rome. The golden age of ancient Egypt and its rulers ended with her death. But Cleopatra's timeless story would live on. FAITH LAPIDUS: This program was written and produced by Dana Demange. I'm Faith Lapidus. CHRISTOPHER CRUISE: And I'm Christopher Cruise. Our programs are online with transcripts and MP3 files at voaspecialenglish.com. You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter at VOA Learning English. Join us again next week for EXPLORATIONS in VOA Special English. Parthian: 帕提亚语 triumvirate: a group of three powerful people or groups who control something together 三人领导小组；三人统治集团；三方执政集团 Related stories: Cause of death for ancient Egypt's King Tut revealed Celebrating art's past and present。

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以便尽快删除， she was not Egyptian. She was Macedonian Greek. Her first language was Greek， I want that understood." CHRISTOPHER CRUISE: She is also the subject of one of William Shakespeare's great tragic plays。

请与010-84883631联系；凡本网注明“来源：XXX（非英语点津）”的作品， Cleopatra allied herself with the Roman general and statesman Julius Caesar. She had been exiled by her brother Ptolemy the 13th and was fighting to take back power. Rome was going through a period of civil war. Pompey the Great and Julius Caesar were fighting each other for control of Rome. After Pompey was murdered， astronomy and geometry. She used this knowledge in her many duties as queen. She organized an army。

but also the richness of ancient Egyptian culture and society. Her description of Alexandria helps explain why the city was one of the most famous and beautiful in the world. Alexandria was a capitol for learning and culture. Its library was the largest and greatest in the ancient world. FAITH LAPIDUS: Cleopatra would have been a part of this learned environment. She grew up studying and memorizing literary works which taught about history，000 years ago in 69 BC，除与中国日报网签署英语点津内容授权协议的网站外， or 69 years before the birth of Christ. Her ancestors came from a long line of rulers that began with Ptolemy the 1st and ended with Cleopatra. This family is known as the Ptolemies. Although Cleopatra ruled Egypt， but she makes hungry where most she satisfies." FAITH LAPIDUS: The story of Cleopatra has influenced countless historians，目的在于传播更多信息。

仅供学习与研究， literally? As if I was something you had conquered?" REX HARRISION (AS CAESAR): "If I choose to regard you as such." ELIZABETH TAYLOR: "Am I to understand then that you feel free to do with me whatever you want。

均转载自其它媒体， Parthian and Egyptian. Cleopatra became queen of Egypt at the age of 18. Egyptian tradition required that a female rule alongside a male family member. She ruled jointly， a queen。

and Rome began to depend on its wealth. Throughout her more than 20 years as ruler， Rome. (责任编辑：admin)