She was the Egyptian girl who became a master politician and a supreme stateswoman. Inheriting her father's throne along with her young stepson, Hatshepsut was soon crowned pharaoh in her own right. This is the startling tale of a woman's rise to power within the patriarchal society of ancient Egypt: Hatshepsut was shrewdly conveyed as a masculine ruler in all public statues and artwork, and donned male dress and a false beard in person. She ruled Egypt for decades, claiming her rightful place in the history of this great civilization.
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Gr. 4-6. This attractive biography in the World History Biography series presents the life of Queen Hatshepsut, who ruled Egypt as pharaoh during the New Kingdom, around 3500 years ago. Illustrated with clear, color photos of artifacts and sites as well as colorful maps, the text discusses aspects of Egyptian life such as education and religion in Hatshepsut's life. Galford carefully differentiates what is fact from supposition. Each double-page spread includes many visual elements: the time line stretching across the bottom of the pages, photos with detailed captions, and often one or more sidebars carrying information about Egyptian life. A few double-page spreads are really extended sidebars, interrupting the flow of the text to highlight related subjects such as the excavations of Hatshepsut's temple at Deir el-Bahri. Back matter includes a good glossary as well as a brief list of recommended books and Web sites and a list of sources of quotes. With a clearly written text and many handsome photos, this provides an accessible introduction to Hatshepsut and her times. Carolyn Phelan
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"Illustrated with clear, color photos of artifacts and sites as well as colorful maps...this provides an accessible introduction to Hatshepsut and her times." —Booklist
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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Attractive, somewhat shallow book,
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This review is from: World History Biographies: Hatshepsut: The Princess Who Became King (National Geographic World History Biographies) (Hardcover)
As one might expect for a book published by National Geographic, this has LOTS of gorgeous pictures. It begins with general descriptions of Egyptian life, especially at court, to fill in what Hatshepsut's early life was probably like, then progresses to Hatshepsut as Queen and Pharaoh, and the failed attempts to erase her memory.
For the most part, it is very clearly and carefully written. I found the presentation balanced: the author doesn't fawn on Hatshepsut as a woman outdoing all men (although she was a very successful pharaoh), nor does she become overwrought about a woman seizing the crown (an act which is apparently far more upsetting to modern historians than to her subjects.) The author is careful to point out the many uncertainties of dates and events, without letting it bog down the narrative. There are all sorts of interesting little tidbits of information scattered throughout. A fairly minor complaint: I find the layout somewhat odd. The timeline running across the bottom of the book doesn't match up to the text. I can see some of the problems that they faced, but they could certainly have done better. I don't know why the sidebar on the excavators was stuck between "Dress at Court" and "Egyptian Education"; it was a little jarring. A somewhat more serious flaw is that there really isn't too much about her reign. There are a couple pages on the journey to the Land of Punt, one of her triumphs, and a good deal of information about her favorite, Senenmut, but not much else for what was presumably the most active 22 years of her life. For this reason, I wouldn't recommend it to adults who want a brief biography. The book includes an index, glossary, bibliography and reference to a number of different websites.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Egyptian Woman Power for young people,
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This review is from: World History Biographies: Hatshepsut: The Princess Who Became King (National Geographic World History Biographies) (Hardcover)
This is a well written review of the history of Hatshepsut, a queen who became pharoah. It is written for young people ages 8-14, a fact I missed when I purchased it. However, I am going to use it as a present for girls in this age range. There is some information about Hatshepsut at the King Tut exhibit now in Chicago. This would be an appropriate book to give to a young person of this age going to the exhibit. Well illustrated!
Jane Chihal
3.0 out of 5 stars
Hatshepsut - a Child's perspective,
By Richard Gendvil (Merriam, KS, US) - See all my reviews
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Perhaps I didn't read the description of this very well prior to purchase (though actually you would have to read the reviews) but I was very disappointed in this book, especially considering it coming from NG. This is a child's library book. My initial reaction was to throw it away, but I could never do that to a book. But it is - a children's picture book. Not what I thought I was getting when I read the editor review. Just be aware of this prior to purchase.
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