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Chronicle of the Queens of Egypt: From Early Dynastic Times to the Death of Cleopatra (The Chronicles Series)

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I've been waiting for a book like this to come out. If you have Chronicle of the Pharaohs you have to have this companion book. I truly enjoyed being able to see the woman or women behind the man. Also how the book gave insight of what life was like for the women inside the palace walls and out. I used it when I taught the 5th graders about Egypt at my daughters'school.

Joyce Tyldesley's research is evident in her writing. She did a good job on many Queens who are veiled in mystery as her biographies of the well known names. This book serves as a great mate to the Chronicles of the Pharaohs. Enjoyable reading.

I bought this book and another of Tyldesley books. Both were excellent. I even noticed that other authors quote her book.

Great job!

I admit I haven't read this book cover to cover. But it's not that kind of book. You can read sections or bits on individuals. Arranged like the other "Chronicles of" books from Thames and Hudson (in chronological order), Queens of Egypt covers every known queen from the Early Dynastic Period to the last Cleopatra (but you knew that from the sub-title). However, that's not an easy task. It's "easy" to assemble information on women like Hatshepsut, Tiye, Nefertari, and Cleopatra. It's easy to find images of them. But there were hundreds of women that we could call "Queen of Egypt" (of course, that term didn't exist; they were "King's Wives"). In some cases, all that's known of some of these women is their name... and sometimes, scholars can only guess at which king they were wife to. Tyldesley includes all those women too, even if it's just to say all we have is a name.

Well written. Very well illustrated. Highly recommended for both the general audience and specialists.

I am enjoying reading my recent purchase from the above book, I have always enjoy reading books from Thames and Hudson, excellent history and reference materials. Keep up the good work, I will look forward for more books from them.