Women of History
Anonymous
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Women of History offers a fascinating exploration of the lives of remarkable women who shaped the world from ancient times to the mid-19th century. This collection presents brief yet insightful overviews of each woman's contributions, highlighting their unique stories and the contexts in which they lived.
From influential queens and pioneering activists to groundbreaking artists and scholars, these narratives illuminate the diverse roles women have played throughout history. Each chapter serves as a window into the challenges and triumphs faced by these figures, providing listeners with a deeper understanding of their impact on society.
With its rich historical context and engaging storytelling, Women of History not only celebrates the achievements of women but also invites reflection on the ongoing journey toward equality and recognition. This audiobook is a valuable resource for anyone interested in history, biography, or the enduring legacy of women in shaping our world.
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| Lucretia | 5:26 | Gelesen von Lucretia B. | |
| Sappho | 7:50 | Gelesen von Bellona Times | |
| Aspasia of Pericles | 6:25 | Gelesen von Arlene Joyce | |
| Xantippe | 3:43 | Gelesen von Arlene Joyce | |
| Aspasia of Cyrus | 4:50 | Gelesen von Becky Cook | |
| Cornelia, The Mother of the Gracchi | 4:17 | Gelesen von Lynne T | |
| Portia | 4:59 | Gelesen von Lyn Silva | |
| Octavia | 4:25 | Gelesen von Kristin G. | |
| Cleopatra | 9:05 | Gelesen von Pamela Krantz | |
| Mariamne | 4:00 | Gelesen von Mike Pelton | |
| Julia Domna | 3:21 | Gelesen von Pamela Krantz | |
| Zenobia | 6:38 | Gelesen von Kalynda | |
| Valeria | 5:37 | Gelesen von Scheherazade | |
| Eudocia | 6:53 | Gelesen von Cori Samuel | |
| Hypatia | 6:11 | Gelesen von Mike Pelton | |
| The Wife of Maximus | 4:34 | Gelesen von Mike Pelton | |
| The Lady Rowena | 3:08 | Gelesen von Pamela Krantz | |
| Olga | 4:32 | Gelesen von Gilles G. Le Blanc | |
| The Lady Elfrida | 4:49 | Gelesen von Robin Cotter | |
| The Countess of Tripoli | 2:36 | Gelesen von Pamela Krantz | |
| Jane, Countess of Mountfort | 6:15 | Gelesen von Cori Samuel | |
| Laura De Sade | 4:49 | Gelesen von Kristin G. | |
| The Countess of Richmond | 3:45 | Gelesen von Robin Cotter | |
| Elizabethe Woodville | 3:29 | Gelesen von Pamela Krantz | |
| Joan of Arc | 7:48 | Gelesen von Pamela Krantz | |
| Jane Shore | 5:02 | Gelesen von Mike Pelton | |
| Catharine of Arragon | 4:52 | Gelesen von April Gonzales | |
| Anne Boleyn | 5:11 | Gelesen von April Gonzales | |
| Margaret Roper | 6:27 | Gelesen von Mike Pelton | |
| Elizabeth Lucas | 3:10 | Gelesen von Mike Pelton | |
| Gaspara Stampa | 5:10 | Gelesen von Mike Pelton | |
| Anne Askew | 5:07 | Gelesen von Mike Pelton | |
| Queen Elizabeth | 9:31 | Gelesen von Pamela Krantz | |
| Lady Jane Grey | 6:50 | Gelesen von MarianneVictoria | |
| Tarquinia Molza | 4:28 | Gelesen von Pamela Krantz | |
| Mary, Queen of Scots | 5:01 | Gelesen von MarianneVictoria | |
| Gabrielle D'Estrees | 8:35 | Gelesen von Arlene Joyce | |
| Anne, Duchess of Pembroke | 4:53 | Gelesen von Lyn Silva | |
| Esther Inglis | 4:48 | Gelesen von Arlene Joyce | |
| Margaret, Duchess of Newcastle | 2:21 | Gelesen von carissabockhahn | |
| Lady Pakington | 4:36 | Gelesen von carissabockhahn | |
| Noor Mahal | 4:44 | Gelesen von Lanerd | |
| Pocahontas | 5:37 | Gelesen von Eden Rea-Hedrick | |
| Lucy Hutchinson | 6:09 | Gelesen von Pamela Krantz | |
| Lady Fanshawe | 2:57 | Gelesen von Becky Cook | |
| Dorothy Osborne | 5:39 | Gelesen von Pamela Krantz | |
| Catherine Philips | 5:41 | Gelesen von Pamela Krantz | |
| Madame De Maintenon | 5:14 | Gelesen von Arlene Joyce | |
| Countess De Grammont | 5:39 | Gelesen von Kalynda | |
| Mademoiselle De La Valliere | 4:37 | Gelesen von Eden Rea-Hedrick | |
| Madame Dacier | 2:45 | Gelesen von Pamela Krantz | |
| Lady Masham | 5:04 | Gelesen von Lanerd | |
| Anne Killigrew | 4:17 | Gelesen von Pamela Krantz | |
| Queen Anne | 8:29 | Gelesen von Robin Cotter | |
| Esther Johnson | 7:31 | Gelesen von Linda Fredericks | |
| Esther Vanhomrigh | 7:11 | Gelesen von Linda Fredericks | |
| Mary Astell | 5:54 | Gelesen von Pamela Krantz | |
| Madame Des Ursins | 6:50 | Gelesen von Arlene Joyce | |
| Lady Grizel Jerviswoode | 5:57 | Gelesen von Linda Fredericks | |
| Madame De Pontchartrain | 3:32 | Gelesen von Arlene Joyce | |
| Elizabeth Halkett | 2:23 | Gelesen von Linda Fredericks | |
| Lady Mary Wortley Montagu | 6:11 | Gelesen von Robin Cotter | |
| Madame Du Deffand | 4:22 | Gelesen von Arlene Joyce | |
| Phoebe Bentley | 2:06 | Gelesen von Lyn Silva | |
| Marquise Du Chatelet | 5:25 | Gelesen von Cate Mackenzie | |
| Lady Huntingdon | 4:37 | Gelesen von Robin Cotter | |
| Maria Theresa | 5:18 | Gelesen von Availle | |
| Meta Moller | 7:30 | Gelesen von MarianneVictoria | |
| Elizabeth Blackwell | 5:46 | Gelesen von MarianneVictoria | |
| Laetitia Barbauld | 4:09 | Gelesen von Linda Fredericks | |
| Hannah More | 6:19 | Gelesen von Heather Phillips | |
| Anna Seward | 5:47 | Gelesen von Pamela Krantz | |
| Catherine Cockburn | 7:56 | Gelesen von Linda Fredericks | |
| Elizabeth Berkeleigh | 6:12 | Gelesen von Kalynda | |
| Caroline Herschel | 2:34 | Gelesen von Cate Mackenzie | |
| Madame D'Arblay | 5:22 | Gelesen von Jenny Bradshaw | |
| Madame Roland | 5:33 | Gelesen von Arlene Joyce | |
| Marie Antoinette | 8:32 | Gelesen von Availle | |
| Sarah Siddons | 7:43 | Gelesen von Tara Dow | |
| Mrs Grant | 7:23 | Gelesen von Robin Cotter | |
| Elizabeth Inchbald | 4:32 | Gelesen von Robin Cotter | |
| Elizabeth Hamilton | 7:36 | Gelesen von Kristin G. | |
| Countess De Vemieiro | 2:40 | Gelesen von Pamela Krantz | |
| Joanna Baillie | 2:32 | Gelesen von Pamela Krantz | |
| Josephine | 3:40 | Gelesen von Scheherazade | |
| Anne Radcliffe | 5:19 | Gelesen von Jenny Bradshaw | |
| Miss Edgeworth | 5:19 | Gelesen von Jenny Bradshaw | |
| Charlotte Corday | 8:15 | Gelesen von Kristin G. | |
| Madame De Stael | 6:03 | Gelesen von Pamela Krantz | |
| Madame De La Rochejaquelein | 6:48 | Gelesen von Arlene Joyce | |
| Madame Recamier | 5:56 | Gelesen von Arlene Joyce | |
| Mary Brunton | 6:43 | Gelesen von Jenny Bradshaw | |
| Felicia Hemans | 3:55 | Gelesen von Pamela Krantz | |
| Augustina Saragoza | 2:49 | Gelesen von Pamela Krantz | |
| Charlotte Bronte | 5:39 | Gelesen von Jenny Bradshaw |
Bewertungen
Unsatisfying
Cliff Pinchon
The chapters are too short; though the author is hardly "sexist."
best book
uzair
love this book I like this application
A LibriVox Listener
A wonderful list of famous and not so famous females. Though clearly, "Women of History" was written by a man.
A LibriVox Listener
Such great women, such terrible sexist writing!