In most ancient societies women were expected to be seen and not heard, but some exceptional women refused to accept this. These heroines rocked the world with their accomplishments, and with their attitude! Outrageous Women of Ancient Times relates the unusual stories of fifteen of these brave and fascinating women. Cheer the three sisters from Rome who stole the show at the athletic games, winning numerous prizes in running and even chariot races. Take inspiration from Hatshepsut, the first female pharaoh of Egypt, who ruled for twenty years. Discover the Arab queen Zenobia, who conquered Egypt and half of Asia Minor during her reign.

 

This book is part of a book series called Outrageous Women .

There are 128 pages in this book. This book was published 1997 by John Wiley and Sons Ltd .

VICKI LEON is a writer, editor, and researcher of six books on women's history, including Uppity Women of Medieval Times, as well as such favorites for young readers as Wetlands and A Tangle of Octopuses.

This book has the following chapters: BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CITY: ROME. Iaia of Cyzicus. Hortensia of Rome. Locusta of Gaul. SMALL TOWNS, BIG IDEAS: GREECE and TURKEY. Sappho of Lesbos. Hipparchia of Athens. Hedea, Tryphosa, and Dionysia of Tralles. PYRAMIDS ARE FOREVER: EGYPT AND NORTHERN AFRICA. Hatshepsut of Thebes. Cleopatra Seven Of Egypt and Cleopatra Selene of Mauretania. Mary Prophetissa of Alexandria. SPIRITUAL CRADLE: THE MIDDLE EAST. Deborah and Jael of Israel. Zenobia of Palmyra. Enheduana of Sumer. Semiramis of Assyria. GREEN VILLAGES, GREAT WALLS: THE FAR EAST. Pan Chao of China. Trung Trac and Trung Nhi of Vietnam. Suggested Reading. Timeline.