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

By Murray , Jenni

Book information

Publisher
Oneworld Publications
Year
2018
ISBN
9781786074102, 9781786074119, 1786074109
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
3 MB (2819083 bytes)
Pages
vi, 298 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm\0
Time added
2020-07-26 19:24:52
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY--Women;HISTORY--Women;HI

Description

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.;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.

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