A History of the World in 80 Lost Women

A fresh, informative and entertaining pop history of the world told through the biographies of 70 fascinating women you've never heard of (but should have).

<p><b>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).</b><br><br>From the earliest human civilizations through to the present day, this book has curated the <b>80</b> <b>stories of countless influential women</b> – <b>leaders, artists, warriors, scientists</b> and more – have been ignored, forgotten or actively suppressed. In <i>A History of the World in 80 Lost Women</i>, Olivia Meikle and Katie Nelson restore women’s stories to their rightful place in world history. <br><br>Based on the <b>acclaimed podcast</b> <i>What’sHerName</i>, this is a truly global history that weaves together the biographies of incredible women <b>spanning six continents and</b> <b>thousands of years</b>, 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 <b>deeply researched</b> historical narrative. Drawing on years of study and interviews with dozens of experts, this is an insightful and enthralling look at the <b>trailblazing women you may not have heard of</b> (but should have).</p>