Women of History
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Women of History

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eBook - ePub

Women of History

About this book

Women of History by Various Authors is a compelling collection of biographical essays that celebrate the contributions of women in shaping the world. Covering a wide range of historical periods and cultures, the book highlights the achievements of women in politics, science, literature, and other fields. These stories not only showcase the accomplishments of remarkable women but also explore the challenges they faced in overcoming societal barriers. This book serves as an important reminder of the pivotal roles women have played throughout history, often in the face of adversity.

Information

Publisher
DD Sales & Distributors
Year
2021
Topic
Literature
eBook ISBN
9789371245319
Subtopic
Classics
Index
Literature

Table of contents

  1. CONTENTS
  2. PREFACE
  3. LUCRETIA
  4. SAPPHO
  5. ASPASIA OF PERICLES
  6. XANTIPPE
  7. ASPASIA OF CYRUS
  8. CORNELIA, THE MOTHER OF THE GRACCHI
  9. PORTIA
  10. OCTAVIA
  11. CLEOPATRA
  12. MARIAMNE
  13. JULIA DOMNA
  14. ZENOBIA
  15. VALERIA
  16. EUDOCIA
  17. HYPATIA
  18. THE WIFE OF MAXIMUS
  19. THE LADY ROWENA
  20. OLGA
  21. THE LADY ELFRIDA
  22. THE COUNTESS OF TRIPOLI
  23. JANE, COUNTESS OF MOUNTFORT
  24. LAURA DE SADE
  25. THE COUNTESS OF RICHMOND
  26. ELIZABETH WOODVILLE
  27. JOAN OF ARC
  28. JANE SHORE
  29. CATHARINE OF ARRAGON
  30. ANNE BOLEYN
  31. MARGARET ROPER
  32. ELIZABETH LUCAS
  33. GASPARA STAMPA
  34. ANNE ASKEW
  35. QUEEN ELIZABETH
  36. LADY JANE GREY
  37. TARQUINIA MOLZA
  38. MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS
  39. GABRIELLE D'ESTREES
  40. ANNE, DUCHESS OF PEMBROKE
  41. ESTHER INGLIS
  42. MARGARET, DUCHESS OF NEWCASTLE
  43. LADY PAKINGTON
  44. NOOR MAHAL
  45. POCAHONTAS
  46. LUCY HUTCHINSON
  47. LADY FANSHAWE
  48. DOROTHY OSBORNE
  49. CATHERINE PHILIPS
  50. MADAME DE MAINTENON
  51. COUNTESS DE GRAMMONT
  52. MADEMOISELLE DE LA VALLIERE
  53. MADAME DACIER
  54. LADY MASHAM
  55. ANNE KILLIGREW
  56. QUEEN ANNE
  57. ESTHER JOHNSON
  58. ESTHER VANHOMRIGH
  59. MARY ASTELL
  60. MADAME DES URSINS
  61. LADY GRIZEL JERVISWOODE
  62. MADAME DE PONTCHARTRAIN
  63. ELIZABETH HALKETT
  64. LADY MARY WORTLEY MONTAGU
  65. MADAME DU DEFFAND
  66. PHŒBE BENTLEY
  67. MARQUISE DU CHATELET
  68. LADY HUNTINGDON
  69. MARIA THERESA
  70. META MOLLER
  71. ELIZABETH BLACKWELL
  72. LÆTITIA BARBAULD
  73. HANNAH MORE
  74. ANNA SEWARD
  75. CATHERINE COCKBURN
  76. ELIZABETH BERKELEIGH
  77. CAROLINE HERSCHEL
  78. MADAME D'ARBLAY
  79. MADAME ROLAND
  80. MARIE ANTOINETTE
  81. SARAH SIDDONS
  82. MRS GRANT
  83. ELIZABETH INCHBALD
  84. ELIZABETH HAMILTON
  85. COUNTESS DE VEMIEIRO
  86. JOANNA BAILLIE
  87. JOSEPHINE
  88. ANNE RADCLIFFE
  89. MISS EDGEWORTH
  90. CHARLOTTE CORDAY
  91. MADAME DE STAEL
  92. MADAME DE LA ROCHEJAQUELEIN
  93. MADAME RECAMIER
  94. MARY BRUNTON
  95. FELICIA HEMANS
  96. AUGUSTINA ZARAGOZA
  97. CHARLOTTE BRONTE

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