Political Logic of the Union and Heir

Cleopatra took over a kingdom, expanded it, captured the heart of the world's most powerful man, and lived one of the most iconic and controversial lives of all time. On this episode, we explore how she did it.

00:00 Caesar's Egyptian Dilemma

02:40 Introduction to Cleopatra

04:30 Cleopatra's Early Life and Education

14:40 Cleopatra's Rise to Power

24:00 The Encounter with Julius Caesar

31:00 The Siege of Alexandria

34:00 Cleopatra's Strategic Moves

49:00 Cleopatra's Public Relations in Rome

54:00 Key Takeaways from Cleopatra's Story

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Sources:

Plutarch's Life of Marc Antony

Cassius Dio Volumes V and VI

Cleopatra: A Life