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A History of the World in 21 Women: A Personal Selection (édition 2018)

par Jenni Murray (Auteur)

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They led while others followed. They stood up and spoke out when no one else would. They broke the mould in art, music and literature. Each of them fought, in their own way, for change. Encompassing artists, politicians, activists, reporters and heads of state from past and present, 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. Jenni 's 21 are- Joan of Arc, Artemesia Gentileschi, Angela Merkel, Benazir Bhutto, Hillary Clinton, Coco Chanel, Empress Dowager Cixi, Catherine the Great, Clara Schumann, Hatshepsut, Wangari Maathai, Golda Meir, Frida Kahlo, Toni Morrison, Margaret Atwood, Isabella of Castile, Cathy Freeman, Anna Politokovskaya, Sirimavo Bandaranaike, Madonna and Marie Curie.… (plus d'informations)

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Titre:	A History of the World in 21 Women: A Personal Selection
Auteurs:	Jenni Murray (Auteur)
Info:	Oneworld Publications (2018), Edition: 1st Edition, 288 pages
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The author profiles women throughout history, starting with Joan of Arc, giving brief bios and explaining their role in history. Some of the selections are...a bit odd...like Queen Isabella, but the author does explain her reasoning for including her. Some of the ones left out were also odd...no sign of Hypatia, none of the women scientists that have done so much for the world. I suspect some of the omissions were to keep to the 21, not make the book too long, and include a number of non-white women. While this is laudable, it does leave a lot out, and women who have done a lot for women. Still, it is interesting reading, and definitely worth the time. (

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Devil_llama | Feb 11, 2023 |

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From the title, it's not all that clear that the subject is limited to mostly Europe. So unfortunate in era that is working toward uncovering women's invisible histories from all over the world and from all time periods. Afterall, women hold up half the sky, as the saying goes. These are important women to know about, but are they the best selection or the *most* important? I think there's a fair argument to be had that this topic is much richer than outlined here. (

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mamakats | Apr 25, 2021 |

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OH, how I love a good women's history book, and this is definitely a good one! I love the author's thoughtful and sometimes surprising list of important women through the centuries - some well known, and some I had yet to discover. I thought the biographies were well written, well researched, and contained enough information to peak my interest and send my looking for even deeper dives into some of these fascinating lives. Highly recommended! (

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NeedMoreShelves | Jun 15, 2019 |

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A lovely history "lite" book which gives a quick overview of important women who have made an impact on the world. I think this is a great book to spark interest and push one to look further into the lives of women who inspire us. I have passed it on to my mom who loved it as well. Just the thing to dip in to for before bedtime or on the bus reading. (

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dhelmen | Mar 14, 2019 |

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This was charming and informative. At first, I thought I'd just check out an entry or two but I found Murray to be such an engaging guide, I read it from cover to cover. From Queen Isabella to Madonna, this is a thoughtful, honest, and often provocative selection of mini essays. Thanks to the Librarything Early Reviewers program for giving me a chance to read and remark on this engaging read. (

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They led while others followed. They stood up and spoke out when no one else would. They broke the mould in art, music and literature. Each of them fought, in their own way, for change. Encompassing artists, politicians, activists, reporters and heads of state from past and present, 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. Jenni 's 21 are- Joan of Arc, Artemesia Gentileschi, Angela Merkel, Benazir Bhutto, Hillary Clinton, Coco Chanel, Empress Dowager Cixi, Catherine the Great, Clara Schumann, Hatshepsut, Wangari Maathai, Golda Meir, Frida Kahlo, Toni Morrison, Margaret Atwood, Isabella of Castile, Cathy Freeman, Anna Politokovskaya, Sirimavo Bandaranaike, Madonna and Marie Curie.

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