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The Good Kings
Absolute Power in Ancient Egypt and the Modern World
Book • 2021
In 'The Good Kings', Dr. Kara Cooney examines the reigns of Khufu, Senwosret III, Akenhaten, Ramses II, and Taharqa to shed light on the dynamics of absolute power in ancient Egypt and its relevance to modern political systems.
The book delves into how these pharaohs maintained control and what their stories reveal about the human tendency to favor authoritarian rule over democracy.
The book delves into how these pharaohs maintained control and what their stories reveal about the human tendency to favor authoritarian rule over democracy.
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Mentioned by Allie Ward, discussing absolute power in ancient Egypt.
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