What's Her Name - A History of the World in 80 Lost Women

A fresh, informative and entertaining pop history of the world told through the biographies of eighty fascinating women you may not have heard of (but should have).From the earliest human civilizations through to the present day, this book has curated the 80 stories of countless influential women - leaders, artists, warriors, scientists and more - have been ignored, forgotten or actively suppressed. In A History of the World in 80 Lost Women, Olivia Meikle and Katie Nelson restore women's stories to their rightful place in world history.Based on the acclaimed podcast What'sHerName, this is a truly global history that weaves together the biographies of incredible women spanning six continents and thousands of years, from Ancient Egypt and the Roman Empire to imperial China, the Americas and post-war Europe. This book tells a captivating and funny, thought-provoking and deeply researched historical narrative. Drawing on years of study and interviews with dozens of experts, this is an insightful and enthralling look at the trailblazing women you may not have heard of (but should have).

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Katie Nelson and Olivia Meikle have given us a joyful gallop through world history, providing a vital reminder that women have always done everything - the big stuff, the new stuff, the scary stuff and the inspiring stuff. This book is a chance to revel in the sheer variety and depth of female action right across and beyond the globe. Ruth Goodman

Product details

• Authors: Olivia Meikle, Dr Katie Nelson, Katie Nelson, Katie (Dr.) Nelson, The What'sHerName Podcast
• Publisher: Michael O'mara Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 01.03.2025
• EAN: 9781789297379
• ISBN: 978-1-78929-737-9
• No. of pages: 304
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book; Non-fiction book > History > Biographies, autobiographies; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Women's Studies, HISTORY / World, HISTORY / Women, General & world history, Social and cultural history, General and world history, Gender studies: women and girls, Interest age: from c 12 years, International Women’s Day