Through their extraordinary personalities, the women gathered in this work have had a decisive destiny for international history. Women of art, letters, power, knowledge, action or faith, each is the subject of a complete presentation: supported by a bibliographic reference, a short biography illustrates their singularity; cross-references allow navigation from one entry to another and an index facilitates their quick consultation.
Through their extraordinary personalities, the women gathered in this book have had a decisive impact on international history. Women of art, letters, power, knowledge, action, or faith, each is the subject of a comprehensive presentation: supported by a bibliographic reference, a short biography illustrates their unique character; cross-references allow navigation from one entry to another, and an index facilitates quick reference. A true panorama of great women, this book offers a history of humanity from a female perspective.
