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Republic to Empire
- The transition from Roman Republic to Empire is historically fascinating, exemplified by figures like Caesar and Cleopatra.
- Dan Carlin's "Death Throes of the Republic" series explores this pivotal period.
Battle of Actium
- Barry Strauss's book focuses on the Battle of Actium (31 BCE), a naval battle with hundreds of ships.
- Cleopatra and Mark Antony allied against Octavian, the future Augustus Caesar, in this decisive conflict.
Cleopatra's Story
- Narratives about historical figures like Cleopatra are complex and require extensive background.
- Telling Cleopatra's story necessitates understanding Julius Caesar and earlier Roman history.