Women Warriors in History: 1,622 Biographies Worldwide from the Bronze Age to the Present

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Mary Ellen Snodgrass

Women Warriors in History

1,622 Biographies Worldwide from the Bronze Age to the Present

Mary Ellen Snodgrass

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McFarland & Co Inc
31 December 2023

Biography: historical, political & military; Dictionaries of biography (Who's Who); History; Military history; Gender studies: women

History paints war out to be a man's business, but there is an army of women warriors who stand between the lines of history books, waiting to be seen. This biographical dictionary tells the story of the females who armed themselves against threats to self, family, home and country. Spanning 17 periods of world history, it compiles the daring deeds of 1,622 female fighters, from Bronze Age archers and Viking raiders, to helicopter pilots and commanders of aircraft carriers. Entries summarise heroes such as the Old Testament judge Deborah, Joan of Arc, Elizabeth I, Aisha, Mary Spencer-Churchill, Calamity Jane, Cleopatra VII, Molly Pitcher, Aung San Suu Kyi and--surprisingly--Julia Child. Included are the famous stands the unheralded scrappers and risk-takers took up in fierce crises.

By: Mary Ellen Snodgrass
Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 272g
ISBN: 9781476693057
ISBN 10: 1476693056
Pages: 277
Publication Date: 31 December 2023
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Mary Ellen Snodgrass is an award-winning author of English and Latin textbooks and reference works for 35 years. She taught at Hickory High School and Lenoir Rhyne University in North Carolina for 23 years. Her writing focuses on women's and world literature and history and general research topics, including epidemics, the history of money, clothing, food, and dance. She lives in Hickory, North Carolina.

Reviews for Women Warriors in History: 1,622 Biographies Worldwide from the Bronze Age to the Present

"""Throughout history, and across virtually all peoples, there has been continuous participation of women combatants in armed conflict. This work aims to highlight their contribution to defending their land, people, and ideals. ... This work serves as a reminder that female combatants have participated in armed conflict throughout history and across nations. Short entries are well suited for curious readers and for middle- or high-school researchers looking for an introduction to the depth and breadth of female involvement in war.""--Booklist"