Forgotten Heroines - Women Who Changed the World

They changed the world - and yet their names remain unknown. "Forgotten Heroines" tells the inspiring stories of extraordinary women who made groundbreaking contributions to politics, science, and the arts, but who have been all but erased from public memory.Did you know that modern Bluetooth technology was invented by the most beautiful actress in film history? That the world's first parliamentary president was a woman? Or that the iconic "I love NY" slogan was created by one of the earliest female pioneers in advertising? Unjustly overlooked by male-dominated historiography, these pioneering inventors, brilliant artists, and courageous activists finally receive the recognition they deserve.With engaging portraits, fascinating facts, and powerful imagery - complemented by reflections from today's experts - this book shines a spotlight on the women who helped shape our world.

Info autore

Stefanie von Wietersheim is a journalist and bestselling author. She writes about culture, travel, and fashion, and has published numerous books with Callwey, including Women & Their Refuges, Mothers & Daughters, and Iran’s Daughters.

Riassunto

They changed the world – and yet their names remain unknown. "Forgotten Heroines" tells the inspiring stories of extraordinary women who made groundbreaking contributions to politics, science, and the arts, but who have been all but erased from public memory.
Did you know that modern Bluetooth technology was invented by the most beautiful actress in film history? That the world’s first parliamentary president was a woman? Or that the iconic "I love NY" slogan was created by one of the earliest female pioneers in advertising?

Unjustly overlooked by male-dominated historiography, these pioneering inventors, brilliant artists, and courageous activists finally receive the recognition they deserve.
With engaging portraits, fascinating facts, and powerful imagery – complemented by reflections from today’s experts – this book shines a spotlight on the women who helped shape our world.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Stefanie von Wietersheim, Stefanie von Wietersheim
• Editore: Callwey
• Titolo originale: Vergessene Heldinnen
• Lingue: Inglese, Tedesco
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 16.10.2025
• EAN: 9783766728661
• ISBN: 978-3-7667-2866-1
• Pagine: 240
• Dimensioni: 178 mm x 23 mm x 253 mm
• Peso: 971 g
• Illustrazioni: ca. 100 Fotos
• Categorie: Saggistica > Storia > Biografie, autobiografie; Girl Power, Heldinnen, Sammelbiografien, Social History, Equality, Role Models, auseinandersetzen, Activists, Women's Rights, Pioneers, women's history, Vergessene Heldinnen, female artists, feminist perspective, portraits of women, women in history, forgotten heroines, female inventors, female politicians, inspiring women, biographys, invisible women