Author:
Leon, Vicki
Summary:
In a witty and informative way, Vicki Leon profiles 150 women who made their mark around the Mediterranean between 2800 B.C. and 450 A.D.--3,200 years of history from a female vantage point. Among those featured are the Assyrian queen of Babylon who is credited with inventing trousers and the Queen of Kish who began her career as a bar owner.
Further details:
- Softcover: 240 pages
- Language: English
- Illustrations: Black & White/Line
- ISBN-13: 9781573240109
- Product Dimensions: 17.7 x 17.7 x 1.8 cm
Staff Comments:
Entertaining introduction into aspects of life and womens' place through noted individuals often not mentioned in more serious research works. Not an indepth text and not pretending to be; very select further reading list, with index.