A history of the world in 21 women : a personal selection

Murray, Jenni 1950- (author.).

Summary:

They led while others followed. They stood up and spoke out when no one else would. They broke the mould in art, journalism and politics. Each fought, in her own way, for change. 'A History of the World in 21 Women' celebrates the lives, struggles and achievements of women who have had a profound impact on the shaping of our world.

Record details

ISBN: 9781786074102
ISBN: 1786074109
ISBN: 9781786074119
ISBN: 1786074117
Physical Description: vi, 298 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Publisher: London : Oneworld, 2018.
Copyright: ©2018

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 293-297).

Formatted Contents Note:

Pharaoh Hatshepsut -- Joan of Arc -- Isabella of Castile -- Artemisia Gentileschi -- Catherine the Great -- Clara Schumann -- Dowager Empress Cixi -- Marie Curie -- Coco Chanel -- Golda Meir -- Frida Kahlo -- Sirimavo Bandaranaike -- Toni Morrison -- Margaret Eleanor Atwood -- Wangari Maathai -- Hillary Rodham Clinton -- Benazir Bhutto -- Angela Merkel -- Madonna Louise Ciccone -- Anna Politkovskaya -- Cathy Freeman.