What got in Cleopatra's way of ruling Egypt?

Cleopatra was able to rule independently. Positive thing for Egypt. She was free to do what she wished.

She had achieved what others could not. With rebellion, riots, and high taxes. People of Alexandria liked Cleopatra.

Large amounts of grain. Cleopatra truly cared for her people. People like her and be loyal to her.

Many of the people were insulted that they would not do so. Among the Egyptian people. Associating herself with a popular and ancient goddess Isis.

Also visited the temples quite frequently. Octavius agreed to keep the Triumvirate alive. Who controlled Sicily.

Agrippa to lead the campaign against Sicily. Quickly spread throughout Rome. Sister fell ill.

Home to Rome. It as a personal insult. Returned to Egypt.

Fleet of ships built and Cleopatra agreed. Appointed her the owner of his eastern territories. Sealed the hated even more.

Destroy Parthia, he was not able to do so. To turn back. The war he longed for was out of his grasp.

Paraded him through streets but kept him as a prisoner of war. Octavius was outraged at Antony giving away Rome’s territories. Easily persuaded to hate Antony.

Used propaganda to destroy Antony’s public image. Citizens of Rome came to dislike the Egyptians and Cleopatra. Was quickly losing ground with the people of Rome and Octavius.

Had to be done. And still continue to be with Cleopatra. Eastern seas of Greece.

That once supported Egypt now turned against it. With Rome to ensure their status as independent nations. Began to attack Egypt along its borders.

Egypt was soon defeated. A small army against Octavius. This proved to be unsuccessful.

Octavius many things. Not change his mind about how he felt about Cleopatra. He received a false message that Cleopatra was dead.

This, Antony took his own life. Cleopatra not to pity him and then he died. Immediately that Antony was dead.

Paraded down the street just as her half sister Arsinoe. Snake to bite her. Dynasty was finally over.