Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter 1
2. Contents 9
3. List of Illustrations 10
4. A Note on the Cover 11
5. List of Abbreviations 13
6. Acknowledgements 15
7. Introduction 17
8. 1. ‘No Humble Woman She' 23
9. 2. ‘The Subject of Talk the World Over’ 41
10. 3. The Egyptian Queen’s Rebirth 59
11. 4. The Great Theatre of Cleopatra 105
12. 5. ‘The wanton luxurie of Court’ 175
13. 6. ‘A lass unparalleled’ 211
14. Conclusion 265
15. Bibliography 267
16. Index 301