The number of women who have ruled as queens or empresses, or governed as presidents or prime ministers, remains but a small subset of the total of those who have attained ultimate political power. But this elite group of women, who - through dynastic succession, democratic election or other means - have reached the heights of political and ceremonial leadership, includes some of the most influential and charismatic figures of world history. Queen, Empress, Concubine paints vivid portraits of the lives of 50 extraordinary women who have held positions of executive or ceremonial power throughout history, from the Queen of Sheba to Margaret Thatcher. Each biographical profile sets its subject clearly in the culture and context of its time, enabling author Claudia Gold not only to tell the stories of 50 courageous and fiercely independent women, but also to provide a fascinating and informative alternative social history of the last 3500 years.
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Claudia Gold holds a masters degree in medieval history. A former TV documentary researcher, she is currently working on The Maypole, a biography of Melusina von Schulenberg, mistress of King George I, to be published by Quercus in 2009.
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Fantastic read that you just don't want to put down!,
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This book is truely a wonderful addition to anyone's collection. A comprehensive listing of 50 magnificent women who made their dent in history, and in some cases changed it! For anyone who loves history or any woman who loves to read about the fabulous women who precedented them, this a must!
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This review is from: Queen, Empress, Concubine: Fifty Women Rulers from the Queen of Sheeba to Catherine The Great (Hardcover)
Excellent book.Very well and clearly written.Not just dry information.
Also coffee table appearance.Excellent for gifts too.
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Extaordinary Women,
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This book takes a look at fifty of the most remarkable women rulers throughout history. From the dawn of civilization in Egypt to the most controversial women of the 20th century, I really enjoyed reading about familiar rulers and more obscure women who shaped world history. I was surprised to see a few notorious figures left out, like Anne Boleyn and Alexandra Romanov, but I suppose Gold had to limit her choices or this book could have easily been twice as long.
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