Women Who Changed the World: Their Lives, Challenges, and Accomplishments through History [4 volumes]

by Candice Goucher (Editor)

Overview

This indispensable reference work provides readers with the tools to reimagine world history through the lens of women's lived experiences. Learning how women changed the world will change the ways the world looks at the past.

Women Who Changed the World: Their Lives, Challenges, and Accomplishments through History features 200 biographies of notable women and offers readers an opportunity to explore the global past from a gendered perspective. The women featured in this four-volume set cover the full sweep of history, from our ancestral forbearer "Lucy" to today's tennis phenoms Venus and Serena Williams.

Every walk of life is represented in these pages, from powerful monarchs and politicians to talented artists and writers, from inquisitive scientists to outspoken activists. Each biography follows a standardized format, recounting the woman's life and accomplishments, discussing the challenges she faced within her particular time and place in history, and exploring the lasting legacy she left. A chronological listing of biographies makes it easy for readers to zero in on particular time periods, while a further reading list at the end of each essay serves as a gateway to further exploration and study. High-interest sidebars accompany many of the biographies, offering more nuanced glimpses into the lives of these fascinating women.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798216167167
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date:	01/24/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	1386
File size:	13 MB
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Age Range:	7 - 17 Years

About the Author

Candice Goucher, PhD, is professor emerita of history at Washington State University.
Candice Goucher, PhD, is professor emerita of history at Washington State University.

Table of Contents

Alphabetical List of Entries,
Chronological List of Entries,
Preface,
Acknowledgments,
Introduction,
A-Z Entries,
About the Editor and Contributors,
Index,