{"product_id":"antony-and-cleopatra","title":"Antony And Cleopatra by Colleen McCullough","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\" aria-expanded=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"141\" data-start=\"77\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"141\" data-start=\"80\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1185\" data-start=\"143\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"165\" data-start=\"143\"\u003eAntony and Cleopatra\u003c\/em\u003e is the final installment in Colleen McCullough’s \u003cem data-end=\"232\" data-start=\"215\"\u003eMasters of Rome\u003c\/em\u003e series, vividly retelling the dramatic and turbulent final years of the Roman Republic. The novel focuses on the political and personal relationship between Mark Antony, one of Rome’s most powerful triumvirs, and Cleopatra VII, the charismatic and ambitious queen of Egypt. McCullough portrays their alliance not merely as a romantic affair but as a complex political partnership shaped by power, strategy, and survival. As Octavian (the future Augustus Caesar) maneuvers to consolidate authority in Rome, Antony and Cleopatra face growing military and political pressures. The narrative traces their campaigns, shifting loyalties, propaganda wars, and eventual downfall—including the decisive Battle of Actium—culminating in their tragic suicides. Rich in historical detail, the novel blends meticulous research with gripping storytelling, offering a multifaceted view of two iconic figures and the monumental conflict that reshaped the ancient world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1190\" data-start=\"1187\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1239\" data-start=\"1192\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1239\" data-start=\"1195\"\u003eAbout the Author —\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1975\" data-start=\"1241\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColleen McCullough\u003c\/strong\u003e (1937–2015) was an Australian author best known for her bestselling novel \u003cem data-end=\"1351\" data-start=\"1334\"\u003eThe Thorn Birds\u003c\/em\u003e and her extensive historical fiction series \u003cem data-end=\"1417\" data-start=\"1396\"\u003eThe Masters of Rome\u003c\/em\u003e. Before becoming a full-time writer, she had a distinguished career as a neuroscientist, working at Yale Medical School. Her background in science contributed to her rigorous, research-driven approach to historical writing, which is evident in the depth and accuracy of her Roman novels. McCullough’s storytelling combines richly developed characters, political complexity, and vivid world-building, making her one of the most respected writers of historical fiction. Her works continue to be celebrated for their ambition, scholarship, and narrative power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-header a-expander-partial-collapse-header\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":43881423667457,"sku":"2QYZFX1J5-Used","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/AntonyAndCleopatra_5e24fd8a-b658-44e6-9891-3bc45faa552d.jpg?v=1657100509","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/antony-and-cleopatra","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}