Women Warriors in History
1,622 Biographies Worldwide from the Bronze Age to the Present
(Author) Mary Ellen SnodgrassHistory 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.
Mary Ellen Snodgrass
Mary Ellen Snodgrass was a prolific author and literary scholar known for her comprehensive reference works on literature, history, and culture. Her most famous work, "Encyclopedia of World Writers," is a seminal resource for students and scholars alike. Snodgrass's meticulous research and engaging writing style have made her a respected authority in the field of literary studies.