Patronizing can mean giving support to or being a customer of, suggesting that the condescending sense implies superiority gained through a donor-dependent relationship. The verb condescend used to be free of any hint of the offensive superiority it usually
The First King of Ancient Egypt's Ptolemaic Dynasty. by Jimmy Dunn. In the ancient world, there is no surprise that military men often became rulers. These men, most of whom rose through the military ranks, usually had considerable administrative skills and had proved themselves to be leaders.
Hatshepsut was no ordinary Egyptian ruler. After her husband died, Hatshepsut didnât just keep the âthroneâ warm for her stepson to come of age. She became a pharaoh in her own right, and in doing so, became one of ancient Egyptâs first female rulers. While there were likely two or three female pharaohs during the âdynasticâ period, Hatshepsut is considered to be the most successful; she ruled for at least 15 years and was a prolific builder.