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SYMHC Classics: Hatshepsut

Stuff You Missed in History Class

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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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