Rebel Women: The renegades, viragos and heroines who changed the world, from the French Revolution to today

Rosalind Miles' The Women's History of the World was a bestseller, translated into forty languages. Rebel Women is a new women's history, featuring famous, infamous, and little-known rebels from the French Revolution to the suffragettes. It covers women who have stood up to age-old cruelties and injustices, from Australia to Iceland, India to China, and many other countries. It charts the birth of modern womanhood and celebrates the achievements of women in sport, business, religion, politics, and power.

Format: Hardback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 30 April 2020
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

The Women's History of the World, a captivating masterpiece, has achieved remarkable success by becoming a Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller, and it has been translated into nearly forty languages. However, the time has come for a fresh perspective on women's history, one that encompasses a broader spectrum of remarkable, infamous, and lesser-known rebels. Let us embark on this journey, beginning with the French Revolution, where women embraced the fraternity of men, standing shoulder to shoulder in their fight for freedom alongside their male counterparts. From there, we venture to America, where women joined forces with their male counterparts, battling side by side for the cause of liberty. Finally, we return to Britain, witnessing the unwavering courage of the suffragettes as they tirelessly advocated for women's rights.

Our exploration spans across diverse continents, from Australia to Iceland, from India to China, and from numerous other nations. We uncover the stories of women who, often at great personal sacrifice, have courageously stood up against age-old cruelties and injustices. Through a vibrant pageant of extraordinary women, we chronicle the birth of modern womanhood, encompassing diverse aspects of female life, including women in sport, business, religion, politics, and power.

As we reach the present day, filled with awe and excitement, we contemplate the incredible achievements and boundless potential of women. Rebel Women, like its courageous renegades, viragos, and heroines, is a testament to bravery and brilliance. It serves as a reminder that women have always played a pivotal role in shaping history and that their contributions continue to inspire and empower us today.

Weight: 686g
Dimension: 164 x 242 x 38 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780349006055