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Outrageous Women of Ancient Times Vicki Leon

Outrageous Women of Ancient Times By Vicki Leon

Outrageous Women of Ancient Times by Vicki Leon


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In most ancient societies women were expected to be seen and not heard, but some exceptional women refused to accept this. These heroines rocked the world with their accomplishments, and with their attitude. Outrageous Women of Ancient Times relates the unusual stories of fifteen of these brave and fascinating women.

Outrageous Women of Ancient Times Summary

Outrageous Women of Ancient Times by Vicki Leon

In most ancient societies women were expected to be seen and not heard, but some exceptional women refused to accept this. These heroines rocked the world with their accomplishments, and with their attitude! Outrageous Women of Ancient Times relates the unusual stories of fifteen of these brave and fascinating women. Cheer the three sisters from Rome who stole the show at the athletic games, winning numerous prizes in running and even chariot races. Take inspiration from Hatshepsut, the first female pharaoh of Egypt, who ruled for twenty years. Discover the Arab queen Zenobia, who conquered Egypt and half of Asia Minor during her reign.

About Vicki Leon

VICKI LEON is a writer, editor, photographer, and researcher. She is the author of several books on women's history, including Uppity Women of Ancient Times, as well as such favorites for young readers as A Raft of Sea Otters and A Pod of Killer Whales.

Table of Contents

BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CITY: ROME. Iaia of Cyzicus. Hortensia of Rome. Locusta of Gaul. SMALL TOWNS, BIG IDEAS: GREECE and TURKEY. Sappho of Lesbos. Hipparchia of Athens. Hedea, Tryphosa, and Dionysia of Tralles. PYRAMIDS ARE FOREVER: EGYPT AND NORTHERN AFRICA. Hatshepsut of Thebes. Cleopatra Seven Of Egypt and Cleopatra Selene of Mauretania. Mary Prophetissa of Alexandria. SPIRITUAL CRADLE: THE MIDDLE EAST. Deborah and Jael of Israel. Zenobia of Palmyra. Enheduana of Sumer. Semiramis of Assyria. GREEN VILLAGES, GREAT WALLS: THE FAR EAST. Pan Chao of China. Trung Trac and Trung Nhi of Vietnam. Suggested Reading. Timeline.

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GOR002999283
9780471170068
0471170062
Outrageous Women of Ancient Times by Vicki Leon
Used - Very Good
Paperback
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
19971021
128
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