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In a series of cleverly linked biographies, Fraser here tells the stories of a long line of history's "warrior queens," at the same time exploring and illuminating the myths, paradoxes and ambiguities that attend their status as aggressive female leaders, and the "mingled awe, horror, and ecstasy" that they inspire. She begins with the British queen Boadicea, who in A.D. 60 led a massive but doomed rebellion against the Roman occupation (and whose spirit haunts the entire book), and ends with the modern trio: Golda Meir, Indira Gandhi and Margaret Thatcher. In between come the likes of Isabella of Spain, Elizabeth I, Catherine the Great and the beautiful Rani of Jhansi, who, wronged by the British, earned herself a permanent place in Indian legend by the heroic role she played against them in the so-called Mutiny of 1857. Fraser ( Mary Queen of Scots ; Cromwell ) buttresses her book with sound scholarship, while her insights and enthusiasm make it beguiling. Illustrated. 60,000 first printing; BOMC and QPBC alternates.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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In her justly acclaimed biographies of Oliver Cromwell and Mary, Queen of Scots, Fraser established her rare ability to breathe exciting life into historical figures. In this work she covers 17 women, from Queen Boadicea to Margaret Thatcher, who have ruled, specifically in time of war. Her character vignettes are sharp and incisive, and along the way she offers some intriguing thoughts on how societies through time have reacted to females cast in a role of military leadership. The final chapter, which is an overview of what might be termed the psychology of "warrior queens," ought to be required reading for every student of history. Highly recommended. BOMC and Quality Paperback Book Club alternates.
- James A. Casada, Winthrop Coll., Rock Hill, S.C.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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4.0étoiles sur 5 If Women Ran The World..., Jui 21 2003
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Let this scene from the revolt of Boudicca fire your imagination: "the captured Roman women had their breasts sliced off and sewn to their faces so it would appear they were eating them; then they were skewered alive and strung up longways." No surprise that the career of Margaret Thatcher inspired this work.
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4.0étoiles sur 5 If Women Ran The World..., Jui 21 2003
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Enjoyable popular history from the My Word panelist.
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1.0étoiles sur 5 Interesting subject matter, however..., Juil 22 2002
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I was excited to jump into this book because I find the subject matter interesting, but I was repeatedly brought to a stand still by Fraser's laborious prose. I found that she continuously sacrificed clarity, succinctness, and organization in order to indulge in unnecessary drama and lyricism. The latter should never come at the expense of the former in a history book. Furthermore, in my opinion, the constant psychoanalytical references to various syndromes in application to the historical figures themselves was tiresome and sophomoric.

I would recommend trying to get the information elsewhere.

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5.0étoiles sur 5 Scary Boss Women
This is a series of essays on female leadership, and mens' reaction to it, by the renowned author Lady Antonia Fraser. Read more
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5.0étoiles sur 5 Boadicea to Margaret Thatcher
This book, like many by Antonia Fraser, was very entertaining and quite thrilling. There was a British bias but it helped to frame the book and there were many side journeys to... Read more
Publié le Aoû 11 2000 par Ricky Hunter

5.0étoiles sur 5 Boadicea's Chariot
Lady Fraser's book is an excellent treatment of her topic. I was concerned that it might be too politically correct, but in fact she has examined the ways in which women have... Read more
Publié le Déc 11 1999 par Amanda J Greenberger

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