A History of Britain in 21 Women: A Personal Selection (Paperback)
Jenni Murray (author)Published: 07/09/2017
Broadcaster Jenni Murray’s history of Britain through 21 revolutionary women holds up a new mirror to the past, a catalogue of inspirational lives delivered with wit and verve.
They were famous queens, unrecognised visionaries, great artists and trailblazing politicians. They all pushed back boundaries and revolutionised our world.
Jenni Murray presents the history of Britain as you've never seen it before, through the lives of twenty-one women who refused to succumb to the established laws of society, whose lives embodied hope and change, and who still have the power to inspire us today.
Jenni Murray is a journalist and broadcaster who has presented BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour since 1987. She is the author of several books, including Memoirs of a Not So Dutiful Daughter. She lives in Barnet, North London, and the Peak District.
Publisher: Oneworld Publications
ISBN: 9781786071583
Number of pages: 288
Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 21 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
"Fascinating...this entertaining book will be enjoyed by women of all ages." - BBC History
"Ideal to press into the hands of young women studying politics and history." - Independent
"Celebrates the defiant spirit of Britain's groundbreaking heroines...Entertaining." - Daily Mail
"Shows intent to share the joy of learning something new about what may seem familiar...The value she gives those presently underrated qualities, patience and fortitude will stand a lifetime's reference." - Telegraph
"Murray chooses twenty-one women who changed the world, and tells their remarkable stories with her own extraordinary wit, passion and piercing insight. She is the perfect guide.' - Helen Castor
"A History of Britain in 21 Women is impossible to put down or ignore. The legendary Jenni Murray opens up the lives of great figures living and long dead." - Shami Chakrabarti
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