Fall of Egypt and the Rise of Rome

Guy de la Bédoyère is a historian and archaeologist well known for his many books on the Roman world and Ancient Egypt, including Pharaohs of the Sun, The Real Lives of Roman Britain, and Praetorian.

“Bédoyère is exceedingly well-versed in the history of Rome and Egypt and that is more than apparent in this book . . . a sometimes dense and meaty piece of historical writing that still manages to carry itself lightly.”—All About History“The author handles the highly complex history of the Ptolemaic dynasty with authority and clarity.”—Steve Illingworth, The Historian “An ideal introduction to the period, illustrated with colour plates, and accompanied by notes, maps, and very useful family trees.”—Sarah Griffiths, Ancient Egypt Magazine“De la Bédoyère has shone a brilliant and engaging light on one of the most extraordinary ruling families of antiquity. This book gets under their skin as people as well as rulers and also gives us a thrilling sense of what Egypt was like under their command.”—Michael Scott, author of X Marks the Spot“The story of Cleopatra's family in all its glorious, gaudy and blood-soaked detail. It is a long tale, full of deeds great and terrible and is superbly and insightfully told.”—Adrian Goldsworthy, author of The Eagle and the Lion“This is a book of dazzling complexity, which provides a definitive account of the closing centuries of Ancient Egyptian civilization. A procession of bloodthirsty, ambitious, and sometimes visionary rulers cross a complex historical stage.”—Brian Fagan, author of The Rape of the Nile“A vivid, detailed, and compelling account of Egypt’s Macedonian kings and queens, presenting them at their most heroic and at their most bestial.”—Aidan Dodson, author of Tutankhamun, King of Egypt ​