
SYMHC Classics: Hatshepsut
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The Reign of Hatshepsut: A Female Pharaoh's Ascendancy
This chapter examines Hatshepsut's remarkable rise to power in ancient Egypt, emphasizing her strategic alliances and strong leadership in a male-dominated society. It explores her efforts to legitimize her rule, craft a new narrative around her birth, and the significant impact she had on women's roles in governance during the 18th dynasty.
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