Queen - or, as she would prefer to be remembered King - Hatchepsut was an astonishing woman. Brilliantly defying tradition she became the female embodiment of a male role, dressing in men's clothes and even wearing a false beard. Forgotten until Egptologists deciphered hieroglyphics in the 1820's, she has since been subject to intense speculation about her actions and motivations. Combining archaeological and historical evidence from a wide range of sources, Joyce Tyldesley's dazzling piece of detection strips away the myths and misconceptions and finally restores the female pharaoh to her rightful place.
| ISBN: | 9780140244649 |
| Publication date: | 29th January 1998 |
| Author: | Joyce Tyldesley |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 304 pages |
| Genres: |
Biography: historical, political and military Ancient history African history: pre-colonial period African history |