This is an essential guide to the women who have changed our world. From spies to fashion designers and scientists to actresses, photographs and detailed illustrations bring to life the thrills and exploits of heroines throughout history.

 

This book is part of a book series called Famous Lives .

There are 48 pages in this book. This is a reference book. This book was published 1996 by Usborne Publishing Ltd .

Richard Dungworth has written many humour titles for Puffin, including Fungus's Big Green Bogey Book, The Incredibles Joke Book and Harry Pottiness.

This book has the following chapters: The first great women leaders; modern leaders; female fighters; reformers; revolutionaries; women helping women; robbers and rogues; brave and bold women; notorious women; caregivers; the power behind the throne; adventures abroad; all at sea; aviators and astronauts; leading ladies; women and words; creative genius; scientific minds; great businesswomen; sporting success; media stars; a list of female fists.