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Women Warriors in History - by Mary Ellen Snodgrass (Paperback)

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  • History paints war out to be a man's business, but there is an army of women warriors who stand between the lines of history books, waiting to be seen.
  • About the Author: Mary Ellen Snodgrass is an award-winning author of English and Latin textbooks and reference works for 40 years.
  • 513 Pages
  • History, Military

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"History paints war out to be a man's business, but there is an army of women warriors who stand between the lines of history books, waiting to be seen. This biographical dictionary tells the story of the females who armed themselves against threats to self, family, home and country. Spanning 17 periods of world history, it compiles the names and daring deeds of 1,622 female fighters, from Bronze Age archers and Viking raiders, to helicopter pilots and commanders of aircraft carriers. Entries summarize heroes such as the Old Testament judge Deborah, Joan of Arc, Elizabeth I, Aisha, Mary Spencer-Churchill, Calamity Jane, Cleopatra VII, Molly Pitcher, Aung San Suu Kyi and- surprisingly- Julia Child. Along with the famous stand the unheralded scrappers and risk-takers swept up in fierce crises."--



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History paints war out to be a man's business, but there is an army of women warriors who stand between the lines of history books, waiting to be seen. This biographical dictionary tells the story of the females who armed themselves against threats to self, family, home and country. Spanning 17 periods of world history, it compiles the daring deeds of 1,622 female fighters, from Bronze Age archers and Viking raiders, to helicopter pilots and commanders of aircraft carriers. Entries summarize heroes such as the Old Testament judge Deborah, Joan of Arc, Elizabeth I, Aisha, Mary Spencer-Churchill, Calamity Jane, Cleopatra VII, Molly Pitcher, Aung San Suu Kyi and-- surprisingly-- Julia Child. Included are the famous stands the unheralded scrappers and risk-takers took up in fierce crises.



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"Encyclopedic in breadth and range of cursory details, the book demonstrates the power women have had as leaders in unexpected spaces. ... [Snodgrass] gives her subjects back some of the power that misogynistic historical narratives have removed. ... A dazzling overview of women's contributions to warfare, starting with archers from the Bronze Age. It's sure to intrigue readers looking for both big-picture observations and small details about women's triumphs and defeats on the battlefield."-Library Journal

"This multinational, comprehensive biographical dictionary makes visible and demonstrates the breadth of women's participation in warfare and military history. This is refreshing given how women are often relegated to footnotes or made invisible in larger texts. This work would be a good addition to high school and undergraduate reference collections seeking to increase their holdings on the history of women around the world; it is particularly important for institutions seeking to enhance their pedagogy in world history. ...recommended"-Choice

"Throughout history, and across virtually all peoples, there has been continuous participation of women combatants in armed conflict. This work aims to highlight their contribution to defending their land, people, and ideals. ... This work serves as a reminder that female combatants have participated in armed conflict throughout history and across nations. Short entries are well suited for curious readers and for middle- or high-school researchers looking for an introduction to the depth and breadth of female involvement in war."-Booklist



About the Author



Mary Ellen Snodgrass is an award-winning author of English and Latin textbooks and reference works for 40 years. She taught at Hickory High School and Lenoir Rhyne University in North Carolina for 23 years. Her writing focuses on women's and world literature and history and general research topics, including epidemics, the history of money, clothing, food, and dance. She lives in Hickory, North Carolina.
Dimensions (Overall): 10.0 Inches (H) x 7.0 Inches (W) x 1.03 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.94 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 513
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: Military
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Theme: General
Format: Paperback
Author: Mary Ellen Snodgrass
Language: English
Street Date: December 14, 2023
TCIN: 89173254
UPC: 9781476693057
Item Number (DPCI): 247-00-6067
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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