This new book by Egyptologist Kara Cooney, The Good Kings: Absolute Power in Ancient Egypt and the Modern World covers 5 pharaohs and their authoritarian rules – Khufu, Senwosret III, Akhenaten, Ramses II, and Taharqa. More importantly it links their ruling styles to what we can see in today’s world. Her writing style makes this accessible to all.
I love books that make me look at things in a new way. The patriarchy many are fighting against today is nothing new, but it’s chilling to see some of the parallels between then and now. Cooney holds no punches, which I appreciated, but it’s also sure to make some people reject some of her analyses. Calling propaganda and cults out for what they are might make those involved with them cry foul. I am not one of them and I appreciated her insight.
Read it to see the world a different way and to see well known ancient Egyptian kings through a lens less rosy than before. I found it fascinating.
Thank you TLC Book Tours for getting this book in my hands and letting me be a part of the book tour.
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Love that picture and this sounds very good. Don’t think I’ve read anything set in Egypt in decades.
It was really interesting and a nice take on what’s happening today.
I agree, books that make you look at and think about things in a different angle are great. Thank you so much for being on this tour! Sara @ TLC Book Tours
Thanks for the book!