{"title":"Professor Prudence J. Jones","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessor Prudence J. Jones\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful and meticulously researched biographies that bring historical figures vividly to life. Her works, such as \u003cem\u003eCleopatra\u003c\/em\u003e, combine scholarly rigour with accessible storytelling, providing rich context and fresh perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect narratives that illuminate the complexities of her subjects, balancing factual detail with engaging prose. This collection appeals to those who appreciate history told with both depth and clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cleopatra-by-professor-prudence-j-jones-9781538145203","title":"Cleopatra","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCleopatra is one of the most famous women in all of history.\u003c\/b\u003e She ruled Egypt at a time when Rome was expanding its empire and the land of the pharaohs, with its wealth and strategic location was an attractive target for annexation. Although the Roman empire eventually took possession of Egypt, ending Cleopatra’s rule and Egypt’s status as an independent political entity, the strategies Cleopatra employed to maintain Egypt’s independence and favored status as an ally of Rome stand as one of the great political achievements in western history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCleopatra: A Reference Guide to Her Life and Works \u003c\/i\u003eis a comprehensive resource on Cleopatra’s life and legacy. The volume includes a chronology, an introduction that gives a concise account of her life, and a dictionary section that contains entries on people, places, and events central to Cleopatra’s role as the last ruler of the Ptolemaic dynasty in Egypt, ally and lover of powerful Roman politicians Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, and, finally, the enemy of Octavian, who would become the first emperor of Rome.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PTY Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47397796380908,"sku":"9781538145203","price":342.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5e4861f834d2cfbe4bb835c7746e7529.jpg?v=1773778774"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/professor-prudence-j-jones.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}