| Title | : | Women Political Leaders (Defying Convention: Women Who Changed the Rules) |
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| ISBN | : | 0766081419 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9780766081413 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Library Binding |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 |
| Publication | : | Published December 30, 2016 |
Rare though it may be, women have occupied the highest offices of their societies since ancient times.
Queen Nefertiti, Catherine the Great, Queen Victoria, Margaret Thatcher, and Angela Merkel are all examples of women who earned power and respect from their leadership. Others have devoted their lives to fixing society's problems.
Students will learn about a wide variety of women who have made their mark on history through leadership and example. Also included are chapter notes, a glossary, a further reading section containing books and websites, and an index.
Queen Nefertiti, Catherine the Great, Queen Victoria, Margaret Thatcher, and Angela Merkel are all examples of women who earned power and respect from their leadership. Others have devoted their lives to fixing society's problems.
Students will learn about a wide variety of women who have made their mark on history through leadership and example. Also included are chapter notes, a glossary, a further reading section containing books and websites, and an index.
Women Political Leaders (Defying Convention: Women Who Changed the Rules) Reviews
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This 128 page text talks about women political leaders from ancient times all the way up through the present day, from Queen Nefertiti to Hillary Rodham Clinton. This book strives to recognize how women have always been involved in politics, but have been given short shrift by history. Many primary source photographs, as well as other artistic renderings for those eras when photography was not an option. Also included: chapter notes, glossary, and additional resources both print and digital.
Other books in the "Defying Convention: Women Who Changed the Rules" series include: Women Athletes, Women in Technology, Women Warriors, Women Entrepreneurs, and Women Writers.
