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.
Chapters
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| Lucretia | 5:26 | Read by Lucretia B. | |
| Sappho | 7:50 | Read by Bellona Times | |
| Aspasia of Pericles | 6:25 | Read by Arlene Joyce | |
| Xantippe | 3:43 | Read by Arlene Joyce | |
| Aspasia of Cyrus | 4:50 | Read by Becky Cook | |
| Cornelia, The Mother of the Gracchi | 4:17 | Read by Lynne T | |
| Portia | 4:59 | Read by Lyn Silva | |
| Octavia | 4:25 | Read by Kristin G. | |
| Cleopatra | 9:05 | Read by Pamela Krantz | |
| Mariamne | 4:00 | Read by Mike Pelton | |
| Julia Domna | 3:21 | Read by Pamela Krantz | |
| Zenobia | 6:38 | Read by Kalynda | |
| Valeria | 5:37 | Read by Scheherazade | |
| Eudocia | 6:53 | Read by Cori Samuel | |
| Hypatia | 6:11 | Read by Mike Pelton | |
| The Wife of Maximus | 4:34 | Read by Mike Pelton | |
| The Lady Rowena | 3:08 | Read by Pamela Krantz | |
| Olga | 4:32 | Read by Gilles G. Le Blanc | |
| The Lady Elfrida | 4:49 | Read by Robin Cotter | |
| The Countess of Tripoli | 2:36 | Read by Pamela Krantz | |
| Jane, Countess of Mountfort | 6:15 | Read by Cori Samuel | |
| Laura De Sade | 4:49 | Read by Kristin G. | |
| The Countess of Richmond | 3:45 | Read by Robin Cotter | |
| Elizabethe Woodville | 3:29 | Read by Pamela Krantz | |
| Joan of Arc | 7:48 | Read by Pamela Krantz | |
| Jane Shore | 5:02 | Read by Mike Pelton | |
| Catharine of Arragon | 4:52 | Read by April Gonzales | |
| Anne Boleyn | 5:11 | Read by April Gonzales | |
| Margaret Roper | 6:27 | Read by Mike Pelton | |
| Elizabeth Lucas | 3:10 | Read by Mike Pelton | |
| Gaspara Stampa | 5:10 | Read by Mike Pelton | |
| Anne Askew | 5:07 | Read by Mike Pelton | |
| Queen Elizabeth | 9:31 | Read by Pamela Krantz | |
| Lady Jane Grey | 6:50 | Read by MarianneVictoria | |
| Tarquinia Molza | 4:28 | Read by Pamela Krantz | |
| Mary, Queen of Scots | 5:01 | Read by MarianneVictoria | |
| Gabrielle D'Estrees | 8:35 | Read by Arlene Joyce | |
| Anne, Duchess of Pembroke | 4:53 | Read by Lyn Silva | |
| Esther Inglis | 4:48 | Read by Arlene Joyce | |
| Margaret, Duchess of Newcastle | 2:21 | Read by carissabockhahn | |
| Lady Pakington | 4:36 | Read by carissabockhahn | |
| Noor Mahal | 4:44 | Read by Lanerd | |
| Pocahontas | 5:37 | Read by Eden Rea-Hedrick | |
| Lucy Hutchinson | 6:09 | Read by Pamela Krantz | |
| Lady Fanshawe | 2:57 | Read by Becky Cook | |
| Dorothy Osborne | 5:39 | Read by Pamela Krantz | |
| Catherine Philips | 5:41 | Read by Pamela Krantz | |
| Madame De Maintenon | 5:14 | Read by Arlene Joyce | |
| Countess De Grammont | 5:39 | Read by Kalynda | |
| Mademoiselle De La Valliere | 4:37 | Read by Eden Rea-Hedrick | |
| Madame Dacier | 2:45 | Read by Pamela Krantz | |
| Lady Masham | 5:04 | Read by Lanerd | |
| Anne Killigrew | 4:17 | Read by Pamela Krantz | |
| Queen Anne | 8:29 | Read by Robin Cotter | |
| Esther Johnson | 7:31 | Read by Linda Fredericks | |
| Esther Vanhomrigh | 7:11 | Read by Linda Fredericks | |
| Mary Astell | 5:54 | Read by Pamela Krantz | |
| Madame Des Ursins | 6:50 | Read by Arlene Joyce | |
| Lady Grizel Jerviswoode | 5:57 | Read by Linda Fredericks | |
| Madame De Pontchartrain | 3:32 | Read by Arlene Joyce | |
| Elizabeth Halkett | 2:23 | Read by Linda Fredericks | |
| Lady Mary Wortley Montagu | 6:11 | Read by Robin Cotter | |
| Madame Du Deffand | 4:22 | Read by Arlene Joyce | |
| Phoebe Bentley | 2:06 | Read by Lyn Silva | |
| Marquise Du Chatelet | 5:25 | Read by Cate Mackenzie | |
| Lady Huntingdon | 4:37 | Read by Robin Cotter | |
| Maria Theresa | 5:18 | Read by Availle | |
| Meta Moller | 7:30 | Read by MarianneVictoria | |
| Elizabeth Blackwell | 5:46 | Read by MarianneVictoria | |
| Laetitia Barbauld | 4:09 | Read by Linda Fredericks | |
| Hannah More | 6:19 | Read by Heather Phillips | |
| Anna Seward | 5:47 | Read by Pamela Krantz | |
| Catherine Cockburn | 7:56 | Read by Linda Fredericks | |
| Elizabeth Berkeleigh | 6:12 | Read by Kalynda | |
| Caroline Herschel | 2:34 | Read by Cate Mackenzie | |
| Madame D'Arblay | 5:22 | Read by Jenny Bradshaw | |
| Madame Roland | 5:33 | Read by Arlene Joyce | |
| Marie Antoinette | 8:32 | Read by Availle | |
| Sarah Siddons | 7:43 | Read by Tara Dow | |
| Mrs Grant | 7:23 | Read by Robin Cotter | |
| Elizabeth Inchbald | 4:32 | Read by Robin Cotter | |
| Elizabeth Hamilton | 7:36 | Read by Kristin G. | |
| Countess De Vemieiro | 2:40 | Read by Pamela Krantz | |
| Joanna Baillie | 2:32 | Read by Pamela Krantz | |
| Josephine | 3:40 | Read by Scheherazade | |
| Anne Radcliffe | 5:19 | Read by Jenny Bradshaw | |
| Miss Edgeworth | 5:19 | Read by Jenny Bradshaw | |
| Charlotte Corday | 8:15 | Read by Kristin G. | |
| Madame De Stael | 6:03 | Read by Pamela Krantz | |
| Madame De La Rochejaquelein | 6:48 | Read by Arlene Joyce | |
| Madame Recamier | 5:56 | Read by Arlene Joyce | |
| Mary Brunton | 6:43 | Read by Jenny Bradshaw | |
| Felicia Hemans | 3:55 | Read by Pamela Krantz | |
| Augustina Saragoza | 2:49 | Read by Pamela Krantz | |
| Charlotte Bronte | 5:39 | Read by Jenny Bradshaw |
Reviews
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!