Kara Cooney Books in Order
Kara Cooney is a series of 3 books written by Kara Cooney.
Here, you can see them all in order! (publication year included)
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Kara Cooney books in publication order
3 books
The Woman Who Would Be King
by Kara Cooney
2014
Cooney reconstructs Hatshepsut's rise from royal daughter to pharaoh, examining the political strategies and religious authority that sustained her rule. The biography explores both her achievements and the forces that shaped her contested place in Egypt's memory.
When Women Ruled the World
by Kara Cooney
2018
Through six female rulers of ancient Egypt, Cooney examines how women gained and exercised power within a patriarchal society. Their contrasting careers illuminate the opportunities created by dynastic crises and the limits imposed on women's authority and historical reputations.
The Good Kings
by Kara Cooney
2021
Cooney examines five Egyptian pharaohs to explore the workings and appeal of absolute power. Connecting ancient rulers with modern political habits, she considers how societies support authoritarian leaders and how their stories obscure exploitation behind images of greatness.
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