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: The Queen who became King. Hatshepsut was the longest reigning female pharaoh. Under her reign, Egypt prospered. Known as âThe Woman Who Was King,â the Egyptian economy flourished during her time as pharaoh. She directed the construction and repairs of many buildings, memorials, and temples.