Cooney, Kara

Not since Leonard Cottrell's Lady of the Two Lands (1966) has such an engrossing, well-researched collective study of Egyptian power queens been available. Definitively recommended for anyone with an interest in ancient Egyptian civilization or women's studies.—Edward K. Werner, formerly with St. Lucie Cty. Lib. Syst., FL

Highly recommended for listeners who are interested in ancient history, women's studies, and politics. ["Cooney does a fantastic job of breathing new life into her subject and showing the woman who dared to keep herself and her nephew… on the throne," read the starred review of the Crown hc, LJ 10/15/14.]

Cooney does a fantastic job of breathing new life into her subject and showing the woman who dared to keep herself and her nephew Thutmose III on the throne, as well as what led Hatshepsut's name to be tarnished and nearly erased from history. The book will be of great interest to those fascinated by ancient Egypt, history, and women's history. [See Prepub Alert, 5/4/14.]