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Outrageous Women of the Renaissance - Softcover

Leon, Vicki

 
9780471296843: Outrageous Women of the Renaissance
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0471296848 ISBN 13: 9780471296843
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 1999

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Inspiring and astonishing tales of the most amazing women in history In Renaissance history and literature, women almost always appear as silent, passive icons of purity and beauty. But contrary to popular belief, not all women of that era settled for this supporting role in society. These refreshing heroines made an indelible mark with their monumental accomplishments-and with their attitudes! Outrageous Women of the Renaissance relates the unusual stories of 15 of these brave and innovative women. Readers will marvel at the originality and talent of pioneering Italian painter Elisabetta Sirani, take inspiration from the life of Celtic freedom fighter Grace O'Malley, and discover the genius of Sophie Brahe, an astronomer and businesswoman. Revealing all the splendor and cultural vitality of the Renaissance period, these stories of remarkable lives will encourage, delight, and surprise young readers.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

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.

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Fabulous true stories of the most amazing women in history.

They were cool and courageous, self–reliant and sharp–witted, daring and determined.

They were the exciting, inspiring, and totally Outrageous Women of the Renaissance.

These remarkable women forged their own paths, made their own rules and rocked the world!

Among the outrageous women you′ll meet are:

  • Joan of Arc the bold warrior who at age 17 became commander–in–chief of the French army and led her country′s charge against the invading English.
  • Elisabetta Sirani the lightning–quick painter who opened an all–female art school and became an international sensation.
  • Grace O′Malley the mother of three who ruled the high seas as Ireland′s pirate queen and freedom fighter.
  • Christina of Sweden the eccentric Swedish monarch who awakened her country to the wonders of Renaissance art, science, and literature.
  • Gracia Mendes Nasi the Spanish humanitarian and philanthropist whose "underground railroad" saved the lives of countless persecuted Jews.

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Verlag
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Erscheinungsdatum
1999
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
0471296848
ISBN 13 
9780471296843
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Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten
128
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