A vivid account of two female pharaohs; beautiful Nefertiti (1367-1350 BC) and mysterious Cleopatra (51-30 BC). Both politically adept, they also distinguished themselves in their love for the greatest men of their day: Nefertiti for the sun-worshipping Akhenaten, and Cleopatra for Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. The author has researched museum collections and excavation reports, as well as contemporary writings, to recreate the settings of their domestic lives.
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This review is from: Nefertiti and Cleopatra: Queen-Monarchs of Ancient Egypt (Paperback)
In this clearly written book, the author explains the importance of the two best-known and greatest queen-monarchs of Ancient Egyptian times, Nefertiti and Cleopatra. In the first part of the book, Samson describes the reign of Akhenaten and clarifies the influence of Nefertiti on that particular reign. In the second part, Samson discusses Cleopatra and her association with Caesar and Mark Antony. A very detailed, well-illustrated book, recommended for students, particularly those interested in these two queens.
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Ancient Queens of Egypt.,
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This is an OK book for those who do not know much about ancient Egypt. In fact not much is known about Nefertiti other than what people have uncovered when exploring the ruins of this great empire. Samson does a good job on explaining the theories of Nefertiti and her husband and daughters. Samson spends less time on Cleopatra, although more is known of her. For a more detailed explaination of these figures, try something Michael Grant has written. For those seeking an introduction to these great figures, this is a nice book.
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In the early years of this century a carved portrait head, unsurpassed in the world of art, was found lying in the sand of central Egypt. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
regnant queen, carved scenes, royal wife, gold collars Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Julius Caesar, Queen Ty, Petrie Museum, Mark Antony, Near East, Asia Minor, William Shakespeare, British Museum, Roman Empire, Upper Egypt, West Bank, Alexander the Great, John Pendlebury, Michael Grant, Old Kingdom, King of Armenia, Queen Hetepheres, Queen Regnant, Queen Tawosret, Southern Palace New!
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In the early years of this century a carved portrait head, unsurpassed in the world of art, was found lying in the sand of central Egypt. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
regnant queen, carved scenes, royal wife, gold collars Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Julius Caesar, Queen Ty, Petrie Museum, Mark Antony, Near East, Asia Minor, William Shakespeare, British Museum, Roman Empire, Upper Egypt, West Bank, Alexander the Great, John Pendlebury, Michael Grant, Old Kingdom, King of Armenia, Queen Hetepheres, Queen Regnant, Queen Tawosret, Southern Palace New!
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- Eros on the Nile by Karol Mysliwiec in Back Matter
- The Search for Nefertiti: The True Story of an Amazing Discovery by Joann Fletcher in Back Matter
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