""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 andrisk-takers swept up in fierce crises."-Provided by publisher"--
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 womens contributions to warfare, starting with archers from the Bronze Age. Its sure to intrigue readers looking for both big-picture observations and small details about womens triumphs and defeats on the battlefield.Library Journal 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
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Winner of Outstanding Reference SourceLibrary Journal 2024 (United States).
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction
Bronze Age, 33001200 bce
Iron Age, 1200 bce500 ce
Middle Ages, 4001400
Viking Age, 7701066
High Middle Ages, 10001300
The Crusades, 10961291
Late Middle Ages, 13001500
Renaissance, 14001600
Early Modern Era, 16001750
Early Modern Civil Wars, 16401804
Colonial Wars and Revolutions, 17001850
Napoleonic Era, 17931815
Wars of Independence, 18151825
American Civil War, April 12, 1861April 9, 1865
The Great War, 19141918
World War II, September 1, 1939September 2, 1945
Afghan War, October 15, 1999September 11, 2021
Glossary
Appendix A: Warriors by Birthplace and Time
Appendix B: Warriors by Role
Bibliography
Index
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 womens 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.
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