On 2 September 31 BC two superpowers Egypt & Rome met head-on for the first & last time in history. The outcome was the Battle of Actium which would change the course of history & lead directly to the foundation of the Roman Empire. In a compelling new chronicle brought vividly to life with expressive anecdotes & moving eye-witness accounts 31 BC explores the chain of events that culminated in the fall of Egypt. A sequel to the popular AD 410: the Year that Shook Rome" "31 BC" reveals the tragic romance between Antony & Cleopatra boldly characterising the central charismatic personalities of the time. Illustrated with evocative locations & iconic objects from the British Museum & elsewhere "31 BC: Antony Cleopatra & the Fall of Egypt" is a dramatic story of a defining moment in history retold with excitement & vigour from the Egyptian standpoint."