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A History of Britain in 21 Women

By: Jenni Murray
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Summary

Britain has been defined by its conflicts, its conquests, its men and its monarchs. To say that it's high time it was defined by its women is a severe understatement. Jenni Murray draws together the lives of 21 women to shed light upon a variety of social, political, religious and cultural aspects of British history.

In lively prose Murray reinvigorates the stories behind the names we all know and reveals the fascinating tales behind those less familiar. From famous queens to forgotten visionaries and from great artists to our most influential political actors, A History of Britain in 21 Women is a veritable feast of history.

A History of Britain in 21 Women profiles Boadicea, Queen Elizabeth I, Aphra Behn, Caroline Herschel, Fanny Burney, Mary Wollstonecraft, Jane Austen, Mary Somerville, Mary Seacole, Ada Lovelace, Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, Millicent Garrett Fawcett, Emmeline Pankhurst, Ethel Smyth, Constance Markievicz, Gwen John, Nancy Astor, Barbara Castle, Margaret Thatcher, Mary Quant and Nicola Sturgeon.

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Critic reviews

"I can't think of any more seductive way of learning about the past than meeting its principals as if they were friends in a room. That's the gift that Jenni Murray gives us." (Gloria Steinem)
"Murray chooses 21 women who changed the world, and tells their remarkable stories with her own extraordinary wit, passion and piercing insight. She is the perfect guide." (Helen Castor)
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Excellent summary of the life and work of 21 women who shaped Britain and beyond. Ends with a timely reminder that, although so much has been achieved in terms of gender equality, there is still work to be done, and we all have a role in building on the progress made.

Excellent book

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loved it! made me want to dive deeper into the history of all of these women.

loved it!

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I loved this book. Every woman, especially young women, should read it and be proud of our history.

Educational and entertaining

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I liked the breakdown of each historical figure in a positive yet fair light. The author is a fantastic reader.

Great book with the great author narrating

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There were plenty of names on the list I've never heard of. All the more important that I listened to this book. It's entertaining as well as educational, and the topic is still an important one.

An eye-opener on women's rights - and wrongs

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