National Geographic Queens of Egypt

by National Geographic Society

Genres: History

99 pages, Single Issue Magazine

Published February 14, 2020

About the author

The National Geographic Society (NGS), headquartered in Washington, D.C., United States, is one of the largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations in the world.
Founded in 1888, its interests include geography, archaeology, and natural science, the promotion of environmental and historical conservation, and the study of world culture and history. The National Geographic Society's logo is a yellow portrait frame—rectangular in shape—which appears on the margins surrounding the front covers of its magazines and as its television channel logo. Through National Geographic Partners (a joint venture with The Walt Disney Company), the Society operates the magazine, TV channels, a website, worldwide events, and other media operations.

Reviews

[Ashley (Red-Haired Ash Reads) · Rating 5 out of 5]

This edition of National Geographic is a condensed version of Kara Cooney’s newest book, When Women Ruled the World: Six Queens of Egypt. This provides a wonderful introduction to these six women and how they ruled Egypt. The layout of photographs, maps, and illustrations that are provided in this magazine were wonderful and made you feel as if you had stepped back in time.

I highly suggest picking up this magazine if you are a fan of Ancient Egypt or are interested in reading Cooney’s book. It will give you an idea of her writing style and the subject matter, plus the pictures are a wonderful bonus that the book doesn’t have.

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

While adapted from Cooney's fabulous book, "When Women Ruled the World", the overall layout with lush illustrations and pictures/maps allowed one to temporarily feel transported to Ancient Egypt, which is a nice reprieve during COVID-19 shelter-in-place. 3.5

[Patrick Derksen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic read about some very famous women, and some not so well known! The theme of women struggling to be accepted as powerful leaders is as true in ancient times as it is today