“Women enjoyed rights in Egypt they would not again enjoy for more than 2,000 years. They owned ships, ran vineyards, filed lawsuits, practiced medicine. Their husbands supported them after divorce. Their power was unprecedented.”
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Stacy Schiff
Stacy Schiff is an American author renowned for her biographical works. Born on October 26, 1961, in New York, she graduated from Harvard University and later obtained a Master of Fine Arts degree from Yale University. Schiff's writing style is distinctive, and she excels at delving into the lives and achievements of historical figures. Her works have won numerous literary awards. more
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