Who was Marc Antony and Cleopatra?

Answer 1

Hollywood and William Shakespeare would have you believe that they were tragic lovers but the reality of their relationship was mainly political. Cleopatra was desperate to keep her dynasty alive and her kingdom independent. Antony was desperate for money to fund his eastern campaigns and by military victories, regain his status in Rome which had been undermined by Octavian. The two formed an alliance in which Cleopatra was given territories and honors and Antony was given the funding for his armies. Cleopatra used every means at her disposal, including sex, to hold Antony to their agreement and prevent him from returning to Rome.

Answer 2

Julius Caesar and Marc Antony were relatives. Antony's mother was a Julian, related to Caesar. Because of the Roman attitude towards family, Caesar was more or less obligated to help Antony in his career.

Julius Caesar and Marc Antony were relatives. Antony's mother was a Julian, related to Caesar. Because of the Roman attitude towards family, Caesar was more or less obligated to help Antony in his career.

Julius Caesar and Marc Antony were relatives. Antony's mother was a Julian, related to Caesar. Because of the Roman attitude towards family, Caesar was more or less obligated to help Antony in his career.

Julius Caesar and Marc Antony were relatives. Antony's mother was a Julian, related to Caesar. Because of the Roman attitude towards family, Caesar was more or less obligated to help Antony in his career.

Julius Caesar and Marc Antony were relatives. Antony's mother was a Julian, related to Caesar. Because of the Roman attitude towards family, Caesar was more or less obligated to help Antony in his career.

Julius Caesar and Marc Antony were relatives. Antony's mother was a Julian, related to Caesar. Because of the Roman attitude towards family, Caesar was more or less obligated to help Antony in his career.

Julius Caesar and Marc Antony were relatives. Antony's mother was a Julian, related to Caesar. Because of the Roman attitude towards family, Caesar was more or less obligated to help Antony in his career.

Julius Caesar and Marc Antony were relatives. Antony's mother was a Julian, related to Caesar. Because of the Roman attitude towards family, Caesar was more or less obligated to help Antony in his career.

Julius Caesar and Marc Antony were relatives. Antony's mother was a Julian, related to Caesar. Because of the Roman attitude towards family, Caesar was more or less obligated to help Antony in his career.

Answer 3

Cleopatra was the last queen of Egypt, who tried desperately to expand her kingdom and keep it from being swallowed up by Rome. Marc Antony was a Roman general and Triumvirate who was responsible for the eastern part of the empire. They formed a political alliance against Octavian who was responsible for the western part of the empire. This led to civil war, victory for Octavian, and the death of both Antony and Cleopatra.

Answer 4

Cleopatra's relationships with both men was for their mutual benefit. Cleopatra used all her charms, intellect and even sex to get help to further her plans for a revived Egypt. The men, as top ranking Romans, were the ones able to help her in her schemes. In return they received cash (Egypt owed Caesar and Antony needed financing for his military ventures) and a base in Egypt.

Answer 5

Julius Caesar and Marc Antony were relatives. Antony's mother was a Julian, related to Caesar. Because of the Roman attitude towards family, Caesar was more or less obligated to help Antony in his career.