Women in Power: Classical Myths and Stories, from the Amazons to Cleopatra Brand / Shyla Each chapter delves into the

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Women in Power: Classical Myths and Stories, from the Amazons to Cleopatra Brand / Shyla Each chapter delves into theRecommended by Mary Beard as one of the BBC History Magazine's Books of the Year Classical stories about women who wield power, from the Amazons to Dido to Cleopatra There is no other anthology that brings together similar stories of ancient women in power. These women threaten male power by stepping into the roles traditionally held by men. They command armies, exercise sexual autonomy and even dominance, speak in public, issue laws, and subject