The Woman Who Would Be King: Hatshepsut's Rise to Power in Ancient Egypt
The Woman Who Would Be King: Hatshepsut's Rise to Power in Ancient Egypt
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An engrossing biography of the longest-reigning female pharaoh in Ancient Egypt and the story of her audacious rise to power.
Hatshepsut--the daughter of a general who usurped Egypt's throne--was expected to bear the sons who would legitimize the reign of her father's family. Her failure to produce a male heir, however, paved the way for her improbable rule as a cross-dressing king. At just over twenty, Hatshepsut out-maneuvered the mother of Thutmose III, the infant king, for a seat on the throne, and ascended to the rank of pharaoh.
Shrewdly operating the levers of power to emerge as Egypt's second female pharaoh, Hatshepsut was a master strategist, cloaking her political power plays in the veil of piety and sexual reinvention. She successfully negotiated a path from the royal nursery to the very pinnacle of authority, and her reign saw one of Ancient Egypt's most prolific building periods.
Constructing a rich narrative history using the artifacts that remain, noted Egyptologist Kara Cooney offers a remarkable interpretation of how Hatshepsut rapidly but methodically consolidated power--and why she fell from public favor just as quickly. The Woman Who Would Be King traces the unconventional life of an almost-forgotten pharaoh and explores our complicated reactions to women in power.
Sizing Guide
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Start with the sizing information on the individual product page. Sizes and cuts vary between products; a size label such as M or L is not a universal fit.
How to Measure
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Use centimetres and label each measurement as body or garment. If measuring a garment laid flat, state that it is a flat width rather than a full circumference. Do not add extra allowance to body measurements unless requested for your order.
Body measurements: Measure chest or bust around the fullest part, waist around the natural waistline and hips around the fullest part. Keep the tape level and comfortably close to the body.
Garment measurements: Lay a well-fitting garment flat. Measure shoulder width from seam to seam and sleeve length from the shoulder seam to the cuff. Label garment length and trouser inseam clearly, and state the points used for each measurement.
Custom length: Tell us your preferred finished jacket, tunic or mantle length. For ceremonial garments, also tell us what clothing you intend to wear underneath. We can confirm which measurements are needed for your chosen design.
Men’s Leather Jacket Size Guide
General reference only: Use the selected product's size chart or contact us to confirm fit and measurement type before using this table.
| Size | Chest | Shoulder | Sleeve | Jacket Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 92–96 cm | 43–44 cm | 62–63 cm | 70–72 cm |
| M | 97–102 cm | 45–46 cm | 63–64 cm | 72–74 cm |
| L | 103–108 cm | 47–48 cm | 64–65 cm | 74–76 cm |
| XL | 109–116 cm | 49–50 cm | 66–67 cm | 76–78 cm |
| 2XL | 117–124 cm | 51–52 cm | 67–68 cm | 78–80 cm |
| 3XL | 125–132 cm | 53–54 cm | 68–69 cm | 80–82 cm |
| 4XL | 133–140 cm | 55–56 cm | 69–70 cm | 82–84 cm |
Women’s Jacket Size Guide
General reference only: Use the selected product's size chart or contact us to confirm fit and measurement type before using this table.
| Size | Bust | Waist | Shoulder | Sleeve | Jacket Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 80–84 cm | 62–66 cm | 36–37 cm | 58–59 cm | 58–60 cm |
| S | 85–89 cm | 67–71 cm | 37–38 cm | 59–60 cm | 60–62 cm |
| M | 90–95 cm | 72–77 cm | 39–40 cm | 60–61 cm | 62–64 cm |
| L | 96–102 cm | 78–84 cm | 41–42 cm | 61–62 cm | 64–66 cm |
| XL | 103–110 cm | 85–92 cm | 43–44 cm | 62–63 cm | 66–68 cm |
| 2XL | 111–118 cm | 93–100 cm | 45–46 cm | 63–64 cm | 68–70 cm |
| 3XL | 119–126 cm | 101–108 cm | 47–48 cm | 64–65 cm | 70–72 cm |
Mantle & Tunic Size Guide
General reference only: Use the selected product's size chart or contact us to confirm fit and measurement type before using this table.
| Size | Chest | Shoulder | Sleeve | Tunic Length | Recommended Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 92–98 cm | 43–44 cm | 62–63 cm | 110–115 cm | 160–170 cm |
| M | 99–105 cm | 45–46 cm | 63–64 cm | 115–120 cm | 170–175 cm |
| L | 106–112 cm | 47–48 cm | 64–65 cm | 120–125 cm | 175–180 cm |
| XL | 113–120 cm | 49–50 cm | 66–67 cm | 125–130 cm | 180–185 cm |
| 2XL | 121–128 cm | 51–52 cm | 67–68 cm | 130–135 cm | 185–190 cm |
| 3XL | 129–136 cm | 53–54 cm | 68–69 cm | 135–140 cm | 190 cm+ |
Men’s Leather Pants Size Guide
General reference only: Use the selected product's size chart or contact us to confirm fit and measurement type before using this table.
| Size | Waist | Hip | Thigh | Inseam | Full Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 76–80 cm | 92–96 cm | 54–56 cm | 78–80 cm | 102–104 cm |
| M | 81–86 cm | 97–102 cm | 57–59 cm | 80–82 cm | 104–106 cm |
| L | 87–92 cm | 103–108 cm | 60–62 cm | 82–84 cm | 106–108 cm |
| XL | 93–100 cm | 109–116 cm | 63–66 cm | 84–86 cm | 108–110 cm |
| 2XL | 101–108 cm | 117–124 cm | 67–70 cm | 86–88 cm | 110–112 cm |
| 3XL | 109–116 cm | 125–132 cm | 71–74 cm | 88–90 cm | 112–114 cm |
| 4XL | 117–124 cm | 133–140 cm | 75–78 cm | 90–92 cm | 114–116 cm |
Women’s Leather Pants Size Guide
General reference only: Use the selected product's size chart or contact us to confirm fit and measurement type before using this table.
| Size | Waist | Hip | Thigh | Inseam | Full Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 62–66 cm | 86–90 cm | 48–50 cm | 74–76 cm | 96–98 cm |
| S | 67–71 cm | 91–95 cm | 51–53 cm | 76–78 cm | 98–100 cm |
| M | 72–77 cm | 96–101 cm | 54–56 cm | 78–80 cm | 100–102 cm |
| L | 78–84 cm | 102–108 cm | 57–60 cm | 80–82 cm | 102–104 cm |
| XL | 85–92 cm | 109–116 cm | 61–64 cm | 82–84 cm | 104–106 cm |
| 2XL | 93–100 cm | 117–124 cm | 65–68 cm | 84–86 cm | 106–108 cm |
| 3XL | 101–108 cm | 125–132 cm | 69–72 cm | 86–88 cm | 108–110 cm |
Glove Size Guide
To measure glove size, wrap a measuring tape around the widest part of your hand, excluding the thumb.
| Size | Palm Circumference | Approximate Fit |
|---|---|---|
| S | 17–18 cm | Small hand |
| M | 19–20 cm | Medium hand |
| L | 21–22 cm | Large hand |
| XL | 23–24 cm | Extra large hand |
| 2XL | 25–26 cm | Very large hand |
Hat & Cap Size Guide
Measure around the head where the cap or hat will sit, usually just above the ears and across the forehead.
| Head Circumference | Hat Size | General Size |
|---|---|---|
| 54–55 cm | 6 3/4 – 6 7/8 | S |
| 56–57 cm | 7 – 7 1/8 | M |
| 58–59 cm | 7 1/4 – 7 3/8 | L |
| 60–61 cm | 7 1/2 – 7 5/8 | XL |
| 62–63 cm | 7 3/4 – 7 7/8 | 2XL |
| 64 cm+ | 8+ | 3XL |
Recommended Measurements to Provide for Custom Orders
Send the product link, your preferred fit and clearly labelled measurements in centimetres through our contact page. The table below is a starting checklist; the measurements needed depend on the design. Label body measurements, existing-garment measurements and desired finished lengths separately.
| Product Type | Measurements Required |
|---|---|
| Jacket / Eton Jacket | Chest, shoulder to shoulder, sleeve length, jacket length, waist |
| Tunic / Mantle | Chest, shoulder, desired finished length and height; sleeve length for sleeved designs |
| Leather Pants | Waist, hip, thigh, inseam, full length |
| Gloves | Palm circumference |
| Hat / Cap | Head circumference |
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