"Beautifully presented . [Dodson's] knowledge of the subject material is unsurpassed, and he has been meticulous in recording both the latest information available and alternative interpretation of the facts where appropriate. It is difficult to imagine a more comprehensive account of the 'lives and afterlives' of these two important characters in the history of ancient Egypt, and this work deserves a place on the shelves of all those, amateur and professional, for whom this period holds fascination."--Ancient Egypt "Dodson's Thutmose III and Hatshepsut is a wonderfully illustrated and detailed history, offering an evidence-based exploration of the remarkable reigns and enduring legacies of one of the most politically fascinating eras of Egypt's golden age."--Kara Cooney, author of Recycling for Death "Aidan Dodson brings his comprehensive knowledge and exacting analysis to one of the most interesting and monument-rich periods of pharaonic history. This meticulous study sets both Hatshepsut and Thutmose III within the context of their time, and surveys the basis for historical reconstructions of their reigns. Importantly, Dodson also considers how and why the differing legacy of each ruler has influenced modern understandings, making for a more well-rounded account than most."--Campbell Price, University of Manchester "Aidan Dodson has produced a striking portrait of two of the most famous rulers of ancient Egypt: the female pharaoh Hatshepsut, and her co-regent and successor, the warrior-king Thutmose III.

Deeply informed by the latest research, and frequently featuring original ideas and illustrations, Thutmose III and Hatshepsut, Pharaohs of Egypt guides us from Hatshepsut's extraordinary rise to power to her startling damnation and disappearance, all against the background of the expansion of Egyptian empire. No other resource provides such a concise overview of this pivotal period in Egyptian history, and Dodson has given us a veritable roadmap, not only to the complex issues surrounding their reigns, but also to the tale of their modern rediscovery. "--Stephen P. Harvey, Ahmose and Tetisheri Project, Abydos PRAISE FOR TUTANKHAMUN, KING OF EGYPT: "Dodson's historical work is ever reliable, and this volume of Tutankhamun is no exception."--Kara Cooney, When Women Ruled the World "By far the best book on Tutankhamun on the market."--Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones, Cardiff University PRAISE FOR THE FIRST PHARAOHS: "A comprehensive, well-written, and profusely illustrated . Recommended"--CHOICE PRAISE FOR NEFERTITI, QUEEN AND PHARAOH OF EGYPT: "The most objective and well-balanced summation of her career to date."--Morris Bierbrier, Egyptian Archaeology "Writing an overview of Nefertiti's life and times is essentially an impossible task.

Only a few people are up to this task, and thank Heavens that one of them is Aidan Dodson. Bravo!! Buy this book." --Stephen Harvey, Ahmose and Tetisheri Project "Recommended."--CHOICE "Dodson goes beyond prior scholarship by meticulously chronicling her life and offering up new theories about her origins and significance."--AramcoWorld.