Cleopatra. The Last Queen of Egypt

Arthur Weigall, a member of Lord Carnarvon's expedition that revealed the tomb of Tutankhamun, was a well-known connoisseur of ancient Egyptian antiquities. A scholar and writer, he created a comprehensive and beautiful portrait of the most extraordinary woman of Antiquity. Cleopatra came to power at the age of eighteen, she spoke seven languages, revived the rituals of the ancient religion of Egypt and assumed the symbol of the divine essence of the Mother goddess Hathor, daughter of the Great Ra. Fearless, power-hungry, and charming, she was greatly loved by her people. Businesslike, with a sharp, perceptive mind, the queen defended women's rights by all possible means and provided support to the rulers of small and weak states.