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Warriors, Queens, and Intellectuals: 36 Great Women Before 1400
- Narrated by: Joyce E. Salisbury
- Length: 17 hrs and 53 mins
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Summary
Throughout history, women have played integral roles in family, society, religion, government, war - in short, in all aspects of human civilization. Powerful women have shaped laws, led rebellions, and played key roles in dynastic struggles. Some were caught up in forces beyond their control, while others manipulated and murdered their way to the top. However, unearthing their stories from the historical record has been a challenge, with the ordinary difficulties of preserving information across the generations increased by centuries of historical bias and gendered expectations. Women, when they were mentioned at all, often filled the role of virtuous maiden, self-effacing mother, or seductive villain. Imagine what you are missing when only half the story is being told.
In Warriors, Queens, and Intellectuals: 36 Great Women Before 1400, taught by Professor Emerita of Humanistic Studies Joyce E. Salisbury, you will experience another side of history, one that has often been overlooked. In these 36 lectures, women step out from the footnotes and sidebars of traditional history and into the spotlight, illuminating the dark corners of the pre-modern world along the way. From thwarted daughters and ambitious wives to fearless revolutionaries and brilliant philosophers, you will see how women have played diverse roles throughout history and why their influence is so vital to a fuller understanding of the world we live in today. Beginning at the start of the Roman Empire and carrying you through to the end of the Middle Ages, Professor Salisbury will introduce you to dozens of influential women from all across the globe.
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- R. Walter
- 27-08-24
so good didn't want it to end.
I hope there is a second installment to make this like an awesome history of women series, mostly cos I didn't want it to end. there are so many others, would love to learn more on women like Enheduanna, Semiramis, Catimandua, Æthelflæd, we all know cleopatra but what about her daughter Selene who after a tragic youth became a queen in her own right. so many more! anyway its awesome go listen to this.
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- Ragne
- 23-01-24
Informative and interesting
There were quite a few women I haven't heard of before, so I enjoyed it immensely. However, in some of the lectures, she seems to lean quite heavily on the bible and biblical archaeology, which is rather dubious at best. There's also few sources for many, which makes it challenging to fact check.
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- Daniel Flaherty
- 09-10-21
A really compelling listen
I found this to be a really compelling listen. The lecturer gave a passionate yet balanced view of events which was thoroughly enjoyable throughout
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- Gemma
- 20-04-23
Excellent, highly recommended
Easily my favorite of the great courses books I have listened to on Audible. Opened my eyes to women I had never heard of, and I'll be doing more reading on them in the future thanks to this eye opening course. Highly recommended
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- smetters
- 18-08-19
Some very interesting women
Good variety. well written and engaging. As a history teacher I will be talking about these ladies now with more colour.
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- GR BUTLER
- 26-04-20
Fascinating and well delivered
A broad and comprehensive examination of the lives of women from various corners of the globe - some of which you’ll know, others that are likely to be unfamiliar to you. Scholars, administrators, mystics, queens and warriors. You won’t like them all - but each lecture taught me something new and deepened my understanding of history and just how many women are written out of it.
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- Kindle Customer
- 17-04-23
Amazing women, even if I disliked some of them
This is an extraordinary book that gives us insight on some of the most prominent women in ancient world. Some of their stories is revolting, others infuriating, but all in all they are owe inspiring. It's a real shame we don't hear more about influential women and the many struggles and hurdles they had to endure in order to accomplish all they have done.
I've not heard of many of these women here and it was very interesting to learn about their lives, how society was at the time where they lived ( as this book gives examples around the world), and the things they influenced and/or changed, as well as the impact it had in society, at the time.
Great narration too.
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