When Women Ruled The World : Six Queens Of Egypt

Cooney, Kara, author.

EBook 2018

"Explores the lives of six remarkable female pharaohs, from Hatshepsut to Cleopatra--women who ruled with real power. What was so special about ancient Egypt that provided women this kind of access to the highest political office? What was it about these women that allowed them to transcend patriarchal obstacles? What did Egypt gain from its liberal reliance on female leadership, and could today's world learn from its example?"-- Provided by publ...

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Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, -30 B.C

Egypt Civilization To 332 B.C

Egypt History To 640 A.D Biography

Egypt History To 640 A.D. Biography

Egypt Kings and rulers Biography

Hatshepsut, King of Egypt

Hatshepsut, Queen of Egypt

Nefertiti, Queen of Egypt, 14th century B.C

Nefertiti, Queen of Egypt, active 14th century B.C

Pharaohs Biography

Pharaohs History

Queens Egypt Biography

Sobekneferu, Queen of Egypt, active 18th century B.C

Tausert, Queen, consort of Seti II, King of Egypt, active approximately 1187 B.C.-1185 B.C