Women who ruled : a biographical encyclopedia
| Author | : Guida Myrl Jackson |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 214 |
| Release | : 1998 |
| Genre | : Heads of state |
| ISBN | : 9780760708859 |
Women Who Ruled A Biographical Encyclopedia
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Women who Ruled
| Author | : Guida Myrl Jackson-Laufer |
| Publisher | : Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO |
| Total Pages | : 216 |
| Release | : 1990 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : |
Features more than 270 women rulers from the dawn of history to the present day.
Women Rulers Throughout the Ages
| Author | : Guida M. Jackson |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 471 |
| Release | : 2000 |
| Genre | : Queens |
| ISBN | : 9781851093397 |
More than 500 biographies of queens, empresses, prime ministers, presidents, regent rulers, de facto rulers, constitutional monarchs and other women who have taken the reins of a nation's - or empire's - destiny in their hands, are presented here.
A Biographical Dictionary of Women's Movements and Feminisms
| Author | : Francisca de Haan |
| Publisher | : Central European University Press |
| Total Pages | : 698 |
| Release | : 2006-01-10 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 6155053723 |
This Biographical Dictionary describes the lives, works and aspirations of more than 150 women and men who were active in, or part of, women’s movements and feminisms in Central, Eastern and South Eastern Europe. Thus, it challenges the widely held belief that there was no historical feminism in this part of Europe. These innovative and often moving biographical portraits not only show that feminists existed here, but also that they were widespread and diverse, and included Romanian princesses, Serbian philosophers and peasants, Latvian and Slovakian novelists, Albanian teachers, Hungarian Christian social workers and activists of the Catholic women’s movement, Austrian factory workers, Bulgarian feminist scientists and socialist feminists, Russian radicals, philanthropists, militant suffragists and Bolshevik activists, prominent writers and philosophers of the Ottoman era, as well as Turkish republican leftist political activists and nationalists, internationally recognized Greek feminist leaders, Estonian pharmacologists and science historians, Slovenian ‘literary feminists,’ Czech avant-garde painters, Ukrainian feminist scholars, Polish and Czech Senate Members, and many more. Their stories together constitute a rich tapestry of feminist activity and redress a serious imbalance in the historiography of women’s movements and feminisms.
Macmillan Dictionary of Women's Biography
| Author | : Jennifer Uglow |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 640 |
| Release | : 1991-06-27 |
| Genre | : Political Science |
| ISBN | : 1349127043 |
The enthusiastic response to the Dictionary has prompted this second substantially enlarged, revised and updated edition. It now contains essential details of the lives of over 2000 women from all periods, cultures and walks of life - from queens to cooks, engineers to entertainers, pilots to poisoners. The new entries include women who have hit the headlines in the past five years - from Cory Aquino to Madonna - but the historical coverage has also been broadened in response to new research and a special new feature is the extended treatment of women from Third World countries. With subsections for further reading, comprehensive subject index and bibliographical survey, the Macmillan Dictionary of Women's Biography is an invaluable reference source - and a fascinating bed-time read.
Women of Power
| Author | : Torild Skard |
| Publisher | : Policy Press |
| Total Pages | : 600 |
| Release | : 2015-03-09 |
| Genre | : Political Science |
| ISBN | : 1447315804 |
At a time when a woman--Angela Merkel--is arguably the most powerful leader in Europe and another--Hilary Clinton--continues to be at the center of the US political stage, it seems that women have broken through the glass ceiling and begun to populate the highest offices of the political world. Women of Power is a testament to that accomplishment, offering the most comprehensive overview of female presidents and prime ministers to date. Looking at over fifty countries and over seventy women leaders since 1960, Torild Skard--herself an experienced politician--examines how and why these women rose to the top and what their leadership has meant for women's empowerment throughout the latter half of the twentieth century. Skard examines the achievements and life stories of the world's female leaders up to the current era. She offers nuanced portraits that draw on a number of materials, including many interviews that she conducted herself. All of the women discussed are organized by both chronology and geography, and Skard includes a number of helpful chapters that provide an overview and assessment of how different women leaders have come to power in different regions. Overall the book provides a fascinating account of women's empowerment as it has manifested itself at the very top of the political hierarchy.
A Vindication of the Rights of Woman
| Author | : Barnes & Noble |
| Publisher | : Barnes & Noble Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 284 |
| Release | : 2004 |
| Genre | : Political Science |
| ISBN | : 9780760754948 |
Writing in an age when the call for the rights of man had brought revolution to America and France, Mary Wollstonecraft produced her own declaration of female independence in 1792. Passionate and forthright, A Vindication of the Rights of Woman attacked the prevailing view of docile, decorative femininity and instead laid out the principles of emancipation: an equal education for girls and boys, an end to prejudice, and the call for women to become defined by their profession, not their partner. Mary Wollstonecrafts work was received with a mixture of admiration and outrageWalpole called her a hyena in petticoatsyet it established her as the mother of modern feminism.
100 Women Who Made History
| Author | : DK |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 130 |
| Release | : 2017-02-07 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 1465464557 |
If you thought that it was a man's world, think again! 100 Women Who Made History is the exciting story of the women who changed the world. Get ready to meet some of history's wonder women. From super scientists like Marie Curie and Rosalind Franklin to clued-up creatives like Emily Dickinson and J.K Rowling. Celebrate centuries of brave and brilliant women with this visual educational book. Meet the most talented and famous women in history. Figures who changed politics, science, business, and the arts, to those who were exciting entrepreneurs and clever creatives. Discover the landmark moments in the lives of amazing historical women. Learn about leading ladies like Joan of Arc and Eleanor Roosevelt, and modern game-changers such as Maya Angelou, Angela Merkel, Serena Williams, and Malala Yousafzai. A rich history book for kids that explores the lives of each woman in detail with beautiful photography and quirky "bobblehead" illustrations that present history on an engaging and fun way. Meet The Wonder Women Who Helped Shape The World Take a tour of the past and uncover the stories of the women and girls who have shaped the modern world. Find out what made Catherine so Great, why millions have read Anne Frank's diary, and how Harriet Tubman led hundreds to freedom. Kids can easily put each woman's story into context with "what came before..." and "what came after..." panels showing the things that influenced and were influenced by each woman. Special features highlight contemporaneous women and women in similar fields to paint a more complete picture for young readers. 100 Women Who Made History is a wonderfully inspirational history book for girls and boys ages 9 and up. This history book is a great learning tool for all children that broaches themes like human rights and gender equality from an age-appropriate angle. Learn about the different remarkable women in the past: - Clued-up creatives - Super scientists - Learning ladies - Intrepid entrepreneurs - Amazing achievers 100 Women Who Made History is part of the 100 Who Made History book series. Explore the most important people in history and how they contributed to significant attributes of the past that have helped to shape the past into our present.
A Biographical Encyclopedia of Early Modern Englishwomen
| Author | : Carole Levin |
| Publisher | : Taylor & Francis |
| Total Pages | : 661 |
| Release | : 2016-11-03 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1315440717 |
From the exemplary to the notorious to the obscure, this comprehensive and innovative encyclopedia showcases the worthy women of early modern England. Poets, princesses, or pirates, the women found in these pages are indeed worth knowing and this volume will introduce many female figures to even the most established scholars in the field. The book is well illustrated and liberally sprinkled with quotations either by or about the women in the text.
Encyclopedia of Women and Islamic Cultures
| Author | : Suad Joseph |
| Publisher | : BRILL |
| Total Pages | : 873 |
| Release | : 2003 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 9004128182 |
Family, Law and Politics, Volume II of the Encyclopedia of Women & Islamic Cultures, brings together over 360 entries on women, family, law, politics, and Islamic cultures around the world.
