Most famous historical figures have traditionally been men, there are a few women who managed to reach the rarified air of either notoriety or power usually reserved for their testosterone-prone contemporaries; which, considering the patriarchal nature of society for the last ten thousand years, is no small feat. There are many famous women around the world. Women have excelled in the fields of arts and literature, politics and governance and also in the field of science and inventions. Here we look at some of the famous women around the world, who paved the way and have shown that women are on par with men in their accomplishments. Though most of the rulers of the ancient world were kings and pharaohs, there are a few women rulers who wielded power and influence. There were queens, empresses, saints and other women rulers who ruled their kingdom in their own name. These women had great influence on their subjects. Here are a few of the most powerful women who controlled their kingdom with the rule of thumb. Traditionally, entrepreneurship is a male dominated arena. Many of the women today are business savvy and have made their stance felt. Women entrepreneurs have exhibited leadership and decision-making capabilities. They are not only career oriented, but also know tactics of striking a balance between family and work. Here we look at the popular women entrepreneurs. Women have excelled in the field of literature also. This biographical encyclopaedia provides readers with of some of the basic knowledge of World Great Women.
