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When Women Ruled the World
- By: Kara Cooney
- Narrated by: Kara Cooney
- Length: 9 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,958
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,627
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Story4 out of 5 stars 2,621
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. 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?
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4 out of 5 stars
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A Thoroughly Feminist Review of Ancient Egypt
- By Morgan on 03-07-19
- When Women Ruled the World
- By: Kara Cooney
- Narrated by: Kara Cooney
man hater, but interesting
Reviewed: 08-12-19
Lots of speculation and assumptions taken as fact, but interesting nonetheless. It's frustrating to hear her compare ancient Egypt with our modern society - POTUS is no Pharaoh. I did appreciate the history though.
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