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Good Kings

2021400 pagesNational Geographic Society

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This book examines the reigns of six powerful pharaohs, exploring how they maintained power and the often brutal realities of ancient Egyptian leadership. It delves into the lives of figures like Hatshepsut, Akhenaten, Tutankhamun, and Ramesses II, revealing the strategies and compromises involved in ruling a vast empire. The narrative offers a fresh perspective on what it meant to be a 'good king' in a world vastly different from our own.

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