Tag: Women In History

Joan of Arc Explained

Joan of Arc: A courageous French peasant girl who led the French army to victory against the English during the Hundred Years’ War, only to be captured, tried for heresy, and burned at the stake.

The Boleyn Inheritance Summary

‘The Boleyn Inheritance’ by Philippa Gregory is a historical fiction novel that explores the lives of three women, Anne of Cleves, Katherine Howard, and Jane Boleyn, during the tumultuous reign of King Henry VIII.

The Aviator’s Wife Summary

The Aviator’s Wife” by Melanie Benjamin is a captivating historical fiction novel that explores the complex and often overlooked life of Anne Morrow Lindbergh, the wife of famous aviator Charles Lindbergh.

Pope Joan Summary

Pope Joan” by Donna Woolfolk Cross is a historical fiction novel that tells the captivating story of a woman who disguised herself as a man and became the first and only female pope in history.

The Six Wives of Henry VIII Summary

The Six Wives of Henry VIII” by Alison Weir explores the tumultuous lives and fates of the six women who were married to King Henry VIII of England.

A Thousand Ships Summary

A Thousand Ships” by Natalie Haynes is a feminist retelling of the Trojan War, giving voice to the women who were silenced in the original epic.

Marie Antoinette: The Journey Summary

Antonia Fraser’s ‘Marie Antoinette: The Journey’ offers a comprehensive and empathetic account of the life and downfall of the infamous French queen.

Women & Power: A Manifesto Summary

‘Women & Power: A Manifesto’ by Mary Beard explores the historical silencing of women’s voices and offers a powerful call to challenge and redefine traditional notions of power.

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