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When Women Ruled the World
- Narrated by: Kara Cooney
- Length: 9 hrs and 15 mins
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Summary
This riveting narrative explores the lives of six remarkable female pharaohs, from Hatshepsut to Cleopatra - women who ruled with real power - and shines a piercing light on our own perceptions of women in power today.
Female rulers are a rare phenomenon - but thousands of years ago in ancient Egypt, women reigned supreme. Regularly, repeatedly, and with impunity, queens like Hatshepsut, Nefertiti, and Cleopatra controlled the totalitarian state as power brokers and rulers. But throughout human history, women in positions of power were more often used as political pawns in a male-dominated society.
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?
Celebrated Egyptologist Kara Cooney delivers a fascinating tale of female power, exploring the reasons why it has seldom been allowed through the ages and why we should care.
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- Gingerkat
- 06-11-21
Brilliant
If you are interested in Egyptian history of their powerful women. Ignore the negative review. Obviously ample who can't face the truth!
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- daze
- 25-02-23
Amazing!
As an ancient history academic I can tell you it’s both educational, enlightening, and entertaining.
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- C
- 08-01-23
Fantastic book
I’m really interested in Ancient Egypt and the book was fascinating from
that respect but I also liked how the author made clear links between modern politics and political thinking and that of ancient times. She proved clearly that the human condition is relevant whether in Ancient Egypt or modern day Western political structures. Highly recommended.
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- Carmel J.
- 03-11-21
Educational yet fascinating and entertaining
Excellent to hear a version of history with a female interpretation. Easy to listen to the narration.
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- Sarah Mo
- 14-01-22
Fascinating
I was in two minds to listen after reading some negative reviews but this was a great listen, really fascinating. Beautifully read by the author too. Would recommend
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- Gemma
- 31-10-23
Excellent
Excellent, informative and covered some Egyptian Queens I'd never heard of and will be looking up to learn more about. One weird slip was mentioning Henry VIII of England as part of "Elizabethan" society. I presume the author meant Tudor society since H8 had to die before his second daughter, third in line to the throne, could get to that throne and launch Elizabethan culture? I'll forgive that weird sentence however, since the book as a whole was engaging and fascinating.
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- Amazon Customer
- 30-06-20
empowering
I the positive portrayal of female rulers. very enjoyable listen. would be purchasing future releases.
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- Ezada
- 25-09-21
excellence
I loved every moment of it. This is the second book from Kara Cooney and I am looking forward to read more from Her.
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- Amazon Customer
- 13-09-23
Excellent
Kara Cooney should narrate all audio books! Really enjoyed listening to this book, it was engaging and informative
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- Prisclica Thiruchelvam
- 15-12-23
Fascinating
Really enjoyed listening to this audio book! it was Interesting and well read by the author.
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