Kara Cooney Reading Order
1 series · 6 books
Kara Cooney is an Egyptologist and archaeologist who brings her academic expertise in ancient Egyptian economics and material culture to fiction writing. As a UCLA professor specializing in the Ramesside period and ancient craft production, she grounds her novels in meticulous historical research and archaeological knowledge. Her standalone works weave together compelling narratives with authentic details about life in ancient Egypt, offering readers both entertainment and genuine historical insight.
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Standalone Novels Series
6 books
Kara Cooney has written six standalone books exploring ancient Egypt, best read in publication order beginning with Ancient Egyptian Society. Her works examine various aspects of Egyptian civilization, including governance, social structures, and the roles of women in power. These independently plotted novels can be enjoyed separately, though reading them in sequence provides a comprehensive view of Cooney's scholarly perspectives on this ancient culture.
Start with Ancient Egyptian Society, the first of 6 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Egyptian Society |
| 2 | Good Kings |
| 3 | Sex and gender in ancient Egypt |
| 4 | The Woman Who Would Be King |
| 5 | When Women Ruled the World Lib/E |
| 6 | When women ruled the world |
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- How many books has Kara Cooney written?
- Kara Cooney has written 6 books across 1 series.

