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Of all the beautiful women of history, none has left us such convincing proofs of her charms as Cleopatra, for the tide of Rome's destiny, and, therefore, that of the world, turned aside because of her beauty. Julius Caesar, whose legions trampled the conquered world from Canopus to the Thames, capitulated to her, and Mark Antony threw a fleet, an empire and his own honor to the winds to follow her to his destruction. Disarmed at last before the frigid Octavius, she found her peerless body measured by the cold eye of her captor only for the triumphal procession, and the friendly asp alone spared her Rome's crowning ignominy.…mehr

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Of all the beautiful women of history, none has left us such convincing proofs of her charms as Cleopatra, for the tide of Rome's destiny, and, therefore, that of the world, turned aside because of her beauty. Julius Caesar, whose legions trampled the conquered world from Canopus to the Thames, capitulated to her, and Mark Antony threw a fleet, an empire and his own honor to the winds to follow her to his destruction. Disarmed at last before the frigid Octavius, she found her peerless body measured by the cold eye of her captor only for the triumphal procession, and the friendly asp alone spared her Rome's crowning ignominy.
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Jacob Abbott (1803-1879) was a distinguished American author renowned for his engaging and educational literature, particularly for young readers. A prolific writer, Abbott authored numerous biographies, historical narratives, and educational books, with his most famous works being the "Rollo" series and a series of biographies on historical figures. His clear, accessible writing style and ability to distill complex subjects into engaging stories made his works popular among both children and adults. Abbott's dedication to education and his knack for storytelling have left a lasting impact on American literature and continue to be celebrated today.