When Women Ruled the World - by Kara Cooney

The book "When Women Ruled the World" is a fascinating exploration of six remarkable female pharaohs, from Hatshepsut to Cleopatra, who ruled with real power and transcended patriarchal obstacles in ancient Egypt.

This book provides a piercing light on our own perceptions of women in power today and sheds new light on the reasons why it has seldom been allowed through the ages.

The author, Kara Cooney, is a celebrated Egyptologist who delivers a captivating tale of female power and explores the reasons why it has seldom been allowed through the ages, and why we should care.

With an accessible spin through the corridors of power in ancient Egypt, this book brings numerous little-known Egyptian women to the fore and provides welcome insights into pharaonic politics.

The author's stories of these remarkable women will enchant those wishing to imagine what ancient Egyptian court life was like, and the lessons our modern world might take from their examples are truly fascinating.

This book is a must-read for anyone with an interest in ancient Egyptian civilization or women's studies, and it provides a unique perspective on the relationship between women and power today.