Chapter 1
The Greek rulers of Egypt
Chapter 2
The mind of a philosopher queen
Chapter 3
The master of political chess
Chapter 4
Rewriting the queen
YOUR GOAL
Master of The real Cleopatra
Ch 3 · The master of political chess
sloane Cleopatra reformed Egypt's monetary system, debasing the silver coinage to boost exports and secure domestic trade.
sloane Cleopatra was a hands-on military strategist who personally commanded her own naval fleet in battle.
BETA
sloane Decode ancient scrolls to discover why Cleopatra was actually a brilliant Greek scholar.
Fun Fact
Wealth of Egypt: Cleopatra was so wealthy that her personal fortune could easily pay off the entire national debt of Rome.
Glossary
statecraft (noun)
The skillful management of state affairs. Cleopatra employed brilliant statecraft to secure Egypt's sovereignty through alliances with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.
The skillful management of state affairs. Cleopatra employed brilliant statecraft to secure Egypt's sovereignty through alliances with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.
Quiz
What metal did Cleopatra use to create high-value domestic coins to stabilize Egypt's economy?
Quiz
In which famous naval battle did Cleopatra command her fleet alongside Mark Antony in 31 BCE?