About this episode

This episode explores the complex legacy of Cleopatra through the insights of Lucy Hughes-Hallett's book.

Discover the complex legacy of Cleopatra, from political propaganda to gender dynamics, as explored in Lucy Hughes-Hallett's insightful book.  In this episode, we’ll delve into the intriguing perspectives on Cleopatra as discussed by Lucy Hughes-Hallett in her book, *Cleopatra: Histories, Dreams, and Distortions*. Cleopatra has often been a subject of fascination, yet her life has been marred by propaganda and distortion. This exploration will reveal not only her story but also the societal attitudes towards women, power, and race. Grab a copy of Cleopatra https://uk.bookshop.org/a/14692/9780008781323 Keep up to date with Lucy via her website https://www.lucyhughes-hallett.com/ If you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: jackson@historywithjackson.co.uk To support History with Jackson to carry on creating content subscribe to History with Jackson+ on Apple Podcasts or support us on our Patreon - https://patreon.com/HistorywithJackson?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink To catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.uk Follow us on Facebook at…

Topics covered

• Cleopatra
• gender dynamics
• political propaganda
• societal attitudes
• women in power
• race

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