Nefertiti and Cleopatra: Queen-Monarchs of Ancient Egypt (Paperback)

by Julia Samson (Author) "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..." (more)
Key Phrases: regnant queen, carved scenes, royal wife, Julius Caesar, Queen Ty, Petrie Museum (more...)

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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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 165 pages
• Publisher: David Brown Book Co; Revised edition (July 1, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0948695188
• ISBN-13: 978-0948695186
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,617,328 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a clearly written, highly recommended book, January 25, 2001

By	Francesca Jourdan (Montreal, Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Ancient Queens of Egypt., October 12, 2002

By	Kevin M Quigg (Carol Stream, Illinois United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

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.