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The Women's History of the Modern World: How Radicals, Rebels, and Everywomen Revolutionized the Last 200 Years Paperback – February 2, 2021
by Rosalind Miles (Author)
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The internationally bestselling author of Who Cooked the Last Supper? presents a wickedly witty and very current history of the extraordinary female rebels, reactionaries, and trailblazers who left their mark on history from the French Revolution up to the present day.
Now is the time for a new women’s history—for the famous, infamous, and unsung women to get their due—from the Enlightenment to the #MeToo movement.
Recording the important milestones in the birth of the modern feminist movement and the rise of women into greater social, economic, and political power, Miles takes us through through a colorful pageant of astonishing women, from heads of state like Empress Cixi, Eugenia Charles, Indira Gandhi, Jacinda Ardern, and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf to political rainmakers Kate Sheppard, Carrie Chapman Catt, Anna Stout, Dorothy Height, Shirley Chisholm, Winnie Mandela, STEM powerhouses Jocelyn Bell Burnell, Rosalind Franklin, Sophia Kovalevskaya, Marie Curie, and Ada Lovelace, revolutionaries Olympe de Gouges, Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Patyegarang, and writer/intellectuals Mary Wollstonecraft, Simon de Beauvoir, Elaine Morgan, and Germaine Greer. Women in the arts, women in sports, women in business, women in religion, women in politics—this is a one-stop roundup of the tremendous progress women have made in the modern era.
A testimony to how women have persisted—and excelled—this is a smart and stylish popular history for all readers.
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"Novelist and historian Miles (coauthor, Warrior Women) spotlights “rebel women” from the past two centuries in this brisk and freewheeling history . . . an energetic and enthusiastic survey of feminist boundary pushing." — Publisher’s Weekly
"Herstory with a dash of sarcasm and a wide global and chronological reach." — Kirkus
About the Author
Rosalind Miles, PhD, is a critically acclaimed English novelist, essayist, lecturer, and BBC broadcaster. Her novels—including Guenevere, Queen of the Summer Country and I, Elizabeth—have been international bestsellers. She lives in Hertfordshire, England.
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Publisher : William Morrow Paperbacks
Publication date : February 2, 2021
Language : English
Print length : 432 pages
ISBN-10 : 0062444034
ISBN-13 : 978-0062444035
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5 x 0.97 x 8 inchesBest Sellers Rank: #162,233 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)#165 in Feminist Theory (Books)
#291 in General Gender Studies
#416 in Women in HistoryCustomer Reviews:
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful bookReviewed in the United States on May 30, 2021
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Women are not considered a class. This according to the Supreme Court. The reason given? Women didn't have a written history until recently. This means that women can't bring class action lawsuits among other things. For instance, women who worked at Microsoft and were paid less than men for the same job, can't bring a suit for women as a class. Which means that women must bring individual lawsuits. One woman at a time. Which, of course, women can't afford to do. They don't have millions of dollars to spend on lawyers for a lawsuit that will be drug out for years. Another example is the Walmart ruling that women can't sue for employment discrimination. Women collectively can't sue for unfair practices. Each woman singly has to sue.
So, there are real political reasons that women need their own history. Not least because books written by men aren't interested in women and would prefer to erase women from history books, so that it looks like men did everything. It's the great myth we see again and again in history books.
Beyond that, this particular women's history book is wonderful, intelligent and speaks the truth. Reading it actually gave me hope for women, hope for our future. I normally vary my reading, switching between books to give myself a bit of rest from one topic. I was too interested in this book to do that. And I loved the way Rosalind Miles talked about historical events. She was great at cutting through the gaslighting women are exposed to. I highly recommend this book!
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Patricia Smothers
5.0 out of 5 stars So many heroic women with fascinating lives.Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2024
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This book brings stories of extraordinary women that have been left out of our history books. A very enjoyable read and an essential reference on real women’s accomplishments.
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Rebecca E. McFadden
5.0 out of 5 stars Women stay fast on course to stay above the tirade of inequalityReviewed in the United States on March 8, 2021
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This is a shocking and a fantastic book.
Very revealing and definitely thought provoking
What’s really shocking is how very little we’ve traveled in our commitment to equality for women.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful read for Women's HistoryReviewed in the United States on April 1, 2021
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This book combines scholarly research with a quick witted and highly entertaining style of writing. You will learn new facts about well known women in history. More importantly, there are anecdotes about our unsung heroines whose contributions to science changed our world. And then there are the brave advocates who fought for women's rights (human rights) against terrible odds.
Every woman should read this and buy a copy for someone she loves. And be inspired to continue advocating for full and equal rights for all human beings.
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Joyce H. Coleman
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book. A must read for all women.Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2021
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This book should be read by every woman. Should be taught in school. Both girls and boys should know and understand this history.
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5.0 out of 5 stars cant put it downReviewed in the United States on April 8, 2021
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It is disturbing to consider the long history of women being denied their right to equality yet the author kept me unable to put it down. I highly recommend it
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5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2021
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Loved it
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5.0 out of 5 stars Important HistoryReviewed in the United States on August 9, 2023
This is a wonderful book. For many years women's contributions have been lost. This book is filled with famous and infamous women and how they shaped history. Many of these women will be familiar but there were some surprises. The short bios are great starting places to learning more about these women. It will make a wonderful addition to your library. Enjoy
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5.0 out of 5 stars I got exactly what I bought in less time than they anticipated.Reviewed in Australia on March 27, 2023
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