I do not think I can adequately express my feelings for this book. So I will just say that I find Egypt fascinating and love to learn anything I can about its history. I also love women and stories of empowerment and the fight for that power. This encapsulates both. It was well researched, well ...
When Women Ruled the World provides an in-depth examination of six female Egyptian rulers who were able to take hold and keep power within Ancient Egypt. The reigns of Merneith, Neferusobek, Hatshepsut, Nefertiti, Tawosret and Cleopatra are investigated combining strong research and intricate story ...
She was the most formidable and successful woman to ever rule in the ancient Western world, and yet today few people can even pronounce her name. Kara Cooney clearly has a passion for Ancient Egypt and especially for Hatshepsut, that is evident in this book. I realize now that as a reader who is lo...
Disclaimer: ARC via the publisher and Netgalley. When you think of an Egyptian female ruler, who do you think of? If the answer is Elizabeth Taylor as Cleopatra, Dr. Kara Cooney wants to talk to you. I have to admit that Dr. Cooney annoyed me a bit...
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