Author: Giovanni Boccaccio
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 9780674011304
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Giovanni Boccaccio devoted the last decades of his life to compiling encyclopedic works in Latin. Among them is this text, the first collection of biographies in Western literature devoted to women.
Famous Women
Author: Giovanni Boccaccio
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 9780674011304
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Giovanni Boccaccio devoted the last decades of his life to compiling encyclopedic works in Latin. Among them is this text, the first collection of biographies in Western literature devoted to women.
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 9780674011304
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Giovanni Boccaccio devoted the last decades of his life to compiling encyclopedic works in Latin. Among them is this text, the first collection of biographies in Western literature devoted to women.
Life Stories of 100 Famous Women
Author: Susan E. Edgar
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781561569793
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 584
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781561569793
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 584
Book Description
100 Women Who Made History
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1465464557
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
If you thought that it was a man's world, think again! 100 Women Who Made History is the exciting story of the women who changed the world. Get ready to meet some of history's wonder women. From super scientists like Marie Curie and Rosalind Franklin to clued-up creatives like Emily Dickinson and J.K Rowling. Celebrate centuries of brave and brilliant women with this visual educational book. Meet the most talented and famous women in history. Figures who changed politics, science, business, and the arts, to those who were exciting entrepreneurs and clever creatives. Discover the landmark moments in the lives of amazing historical women. Learn about leading ladies like Joan of Arc and Eleanor Roosevelt, and modern game-changers such as Maya Angelou, Angela Merkel, Serena Williams, and Malala Yousafzai. A rich history book for kids that explores the lives of each woman in detail with beautiful photography and quirky "bobblehead" illustrations that present history on an engaging and fun way. Meet The Wonder Women Who Helped Shape The World Take a tour of the past and uncover the stories of the women and girls who have shaped the modern world. Find out what made Catherine so Great, why millions have read Anne Frank's diary, and how Harriet Tubman led hundreds to freedom. Kids can easily put each woman's story into context with "what came before..." and "what came after..." panels showing the things that influenced and were influenced by each woman. Special features highlight contemporaneous women and women in similar fields to paint a more complete picture for young readers. 100 Women Who Made History is a wonderfully inspirational history book for girls and boys ages 9 and up. This history book is a great learning tool for all children that broaches themes like human rights and gender equality from an age-appropriate angle. Learn about the different remarkable women in the past: - Clued-up creatives - Super scientists - Learning ladies - Intrepid entrepreneurs - Amazing achievers 100 Women Who Made History is part of the 100 Who Made History book series. Explore the most important people in history and how they contributed to significant attributes of the past that have helped to shape the past into our present.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1465464557
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
If you thought that it was a man's world, think again! 100 Women Who Made History is the exciting story of the women who changed the world. Get ready to meet some of history's wonder women. From super scientists like Marie Curie and Rosalind Franklin to clued-up creatives like Emily Dickinson and J.K Rowling. Celebrate centuries of brave and brilliant women with this visual educational book. Meet the most talented and famous women in history. Figures who changed politics, science, business, and the arts, to those who were exciting entrepreneurs and clever creatives. Discover the landmark moments in the lives of amazing historical women. Learn about leading ladies like Joan of Arc and Eleanor Roosevelt, and modern game-changers such as Maya Angelou, Angela Merkel, Serena Williams, and Malala Yousafzai. A rich history book for kids that explores the lives of each woman in detail with beautiful photography and quirky "bobblehead" illustrations that present history on an engaging and fun way. Meet The Wonder Women Who Helped Shape The World Take a tour of the past and uncover the stories of the women and girls who have shaped the modern world. Find out what made Catherine so Great, why millions have read Anne Frank's diary, and how Harriet Tubman led hundreds to freedom. Kids can easily put each woman's story into context with "what came before..." and "what came after..." panels showing the things that influenced and were influenced by each woman. Special features highlight contemporaneous women and women in similar fields to paint a more complete picture for young readers. 100 Women Who Made History is a wonderfully inspirational history book for girls and boys ages 9 and up. This history book is a great learning tool for all children that broaches themes like human rights and gender equality from an age-appropriate angle. Learn about the different remarkable women in the past: - Clued-up creatives - Super scientists - Learning ladies - Intrepid entrepreneurs - Amazing achievers 100 Women Who Made History is part of the 100 Who Made History book series. Explore the most important people in history and how they contributed to significant attributes of the past that have helped to shape the past into our present.
Almost Famous Women
Author: Megan Mayhew Bergman
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476786569
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Nearly every story in this collection is based on a woman who attained some celebrity, from Lord Byron's illegitimate daughter, Allegra, to Oscar Wilde's troubled niece, Dolly.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476786569
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Nearly every story in this collection is based on a woman who attained some celebrity, from Lord Byron's illegitimate daughter, Allegra, to Oscar Wilde's troubled niece, Dolly.
Memorable Women of the Puritan Times
Author: James Anderson
Publisher: Soli Deo Gloria Publications
ISBN: 9781573581240
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
- MARGARET CHARLTON, wife of Richard Baxter- ELIZABETH, wife of John Bunyan- MARGARET TINDAL, wife of John Winthrop- ANNE MARBURY, wife of William Hutchinson- ELIZABETH STEWARD, mother of Oliver Cromwell- MARY DYER, wife of William Dyer- KATHARINE MATTHEWS, wife of Philip Henry- ELIZABETH BOURCHIER, wife of Oliver Cromwell- MARY LOVE, wife of Christopher Love- four daughters of Oliver Cromwell, and many others
Publisher: Soli Deo Gloria Publications
ISBN: 9781573581240
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
- MARGARET CHARLTON, wife of Richard Baxter- ELIZABETH, wife of John Bunyan- MARGARET TINDAL, wife of John Winthrop- ANNE MARBURY, wife of William Hutchinson- ELIZABETH STEWARD, mother of Oliver Cromwell- MARY DYER, wife of William Dyer- KATHARINE MATTHEWS, wife of Philip Henry- ELIZABETH BOURCHIER, wife of Oliver Cromwell- MARY LOVE, wife of Christopher Love- four daughters of Oliver Cromwell, and many others
100 Pioneering Women
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781855147461
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
100 Pioneering Women presents a selection of images of remarkable women, who have defied the expectations of their gender and made extraordinary contributions to British life over the past four centuries. An introduction from the Gallery's Senior Curator of Eighteenth Century Collections considers the representation of women in the Collection and the efforts being made to redress historical imbalances through the acquisition of portraits of notable women from the last four centuries. Extended captions provide context about each sitter's life and work and remind us of the impact of women in spheres as diverse as politics, science and medicine, the arts, engineering and law. This book features some of the National Portrait Gallery's most famous sitters - Elizabeth I, writer and women's rights advocate Mary Wollstonecraft, scientist Dorothy Hodgkin and architect and businesswoman Zaha Hadid - as well as paintings and photographs of lesser - known women whose influence is equally significant. A recently acquired portrait of anti-FGM campaigner and psychotherapist Leyla Hussein, a bromide cabinet card of Helena Normanton, the first woman to practise as a barrister in England, and a self-portrait by Angelica Kauffmann, one of the founding members of the Royal Academy, are also included in this highly illustrated publication.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781855147461
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
100 Pioneering Women presents a selection of images of remarkable women, who have defied the expectations of their gender and made extraordinary contributions to British life over the past four centuries. An introduction from the Gallery's Senior Curator of Eighteenth Century Collections considers the representation of women in the Collection and the efforts being made to redress historical imbalances through the acquisition of portraits of notable women from the last four centuries. Extended captions provide context about each sitter's life and work and remind us of the impact of women in spheres as diverse as politics, science and medicine, the arts, engineering and law. This book features some of the National Portrait Gallery's most famous sitters - Elizabeth I, writer and women's rights advocate Mary Wollstonecraft, scientist Dorothy Hodgkin and architect and businesswoman Zaha Hadid - as well as paintings and photographs of lesser - known women whose influence is equally significant. A recently acquired portrait of anti-FGM campaigner and psychotherapist Leyla Hussein, a bromide cabinet card of Helena Normanton, the first woman to practise as a barrister in England, and a self-portrait by Angelica Kauffmann, one of the founding members of the Royal Academy, are also included in this highly illustrated publication.
Great Men And Famous Women
Author: Charles Francis Horne
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781022616073
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Part of a larger biographical series, this book examines the lives and legacies of some of the world's most famous artists and authors. Featuring well-known figures such as Leonardo da Vinci, William Shakespeare, and Michelangelo, as well as lesser-known artists and authors, this book offers an engaging and informative glimpse into the lives of these creative geniuses. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781022616073
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Part of a larger biographical series, this book examines the lives and legacies of some of the world's most famous artists and authors. Featuring well-known figures such as Leonardo da Vinci, William Shakespeare, and Michelangelo, as well as lesser-known artists and authors, this book offers an engaging and informative glimpse into the lives of these creative geniuses. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Let Us Now Praise Famous Women
Author: Andrea Fisher
Publisher: Rivers Oram Press
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
Results of a project of the Farm Security Administration and the Office of War Information "to produce an encyclopedic record of American life through documentary photographs"--Back cover.
Publisher: Rivers Oram Press
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
Results of a project of the Farm Security Administration and the Office of War Information "to produce an encyclopedic record of American life through documentary photographs"--Back cover.
Famous Women Aviators
Author: Bruce LaFontaine
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486415503
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Features 44 meticulously rendered illustrations of remarkable women who played significant roles in aviation history.nbsp;Includes Eileen Collins, the first woman space shuttle commander; Sally Ride, the first American woman in space; and Amelia Earhart, who madenbsp;her 1932nbsp;solo flight across the Atlantic. Captions provide historic and biographical information.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486415503
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Features 44 meticulously rendered illustrations of remarkable women who played significant roles in aviation history.nbsp;Includes Eileen Collins, the first woman space shuttle commander; Sally Ride, the first American woman in space; and Amelia Earhart, who madenbsp;her 1932nbsp;solo flight across the Atlantic. Captions provide historic and biographical information.
A Is for Awesome!
Author: Eva Chen
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
ISBN: 1250245621
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 17
Book Description
Why stick with plain old A, B, C when you can have Amelia (Earhart), Malala, Tina (Turner), Ruth (Bader Ginsburg), all the way to eXtraordinary You—and the Zillion of adventures you will go on? Instagram superstar Eva Chen, author of Juno Valentine and the Magical Shoes, is back with an alphabet board book depicting feminist icons in A Is for Awesome: 23 Iconic Women Who Changed the World, featuring spirited illustrations by Derek Desierto.
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
ISBN: 1250245621
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 17
Book Description
Why stick with plain old A, B, C when you can have Amelia (Earhart), Malala, Tina (Turner), Ruth (Bader Ginsburg), all the way to eXtraordinary You—and the Zillion of adventures you will go on? Instagram superstar Eva Chen, author of Juno Valentine and the Magical Shoes, is back with an alphabet board book depicting feminist icons in A Is for Awesome: 23 Iconic Women Who Changed the World, featuring spirited illustrations by Derek Desierto.