The bestselling, critically acclaimed women's history from blockbuster author Philippa Gregory - adapted for teen readers!
Today, when we think of women of the past, we often think of the 1800s and 1900s - crinolines and stage coaches, bonnets and balls - a time when women were told they were naturally inferior to men, and must stay at home while men went out to work and have fun.
HUGE MISTAKE! There is so much more to women's history than bonnets and big dresses! Ordinary women have been doing extraordinary things FOR EVER - it just didn't make the history books (written by men!).
Join multi-award-winning author Philippa Gregory as she tells the story of ordinary English women, making history for 900 years. Meet farmers, highwaywomen, pirates, 'female husbands', slaves, soldiers, criminals, writers, inventors, rioters and more - protesting, working, playing, taking risks, getting rich (and getting even!). Their story is one of ingenuity, diversity, rebellion, survival - and sisterhood.
'Impressively researched, by turns inspiring and chilling ... brilliantly told' - Cressida Cowell
'This book is redemption for unsung female heroes. Prepare to feel aghast, proud and inspired' - Geri Halliwell
'Uplifting and empowering' - Edwina Dunn, The Female Lead
Illustrated throughout by award-winning printmaker Alexis Snell.
Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Educational material, Children’s / Teenage: Personal and social topics
Age: From 12 to 16 years
Paperback
Philippa Gregory
288 pages
H: 221mm W: 153mm Spine: 25mm
Weight: 300 grams