5. Tuthmosis III: The Napoleon of Egypt
Tuthmosis III, often hailed as the “Napoleon of Egypt,” (nationalgeographic.com) was a brilliant military strategist whose reign marked the zenith of Egypt’s imperial expansion. After consolidating power, he led numerous conquests across the Near East, often leaving behind records boasting of mass slaughter, enslavement, and the destruction of cities that resisted him. Accounts describe him as merciless toward enemies who defied Egyptian dominance, ensuring their subjugation through fear.
