299: The Greatest Female Pharaoh
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The Rise of Hatshepsut: A Female Pharaoh's Journey
This chapter unravels the intriguing life and reign of Hatshepsut, a female pharaoh, examining her transition from consort to ruler following her husband's death. It discusses her motivations for power, the complexities of historical records, and her bold assertion of authority as she adopts the male throne name Matkare.
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