Women of History: Selected from the Writings of Standard Authors

"Women of History: Selected from the Writings of Standard Authors" by Various, presents a series of biographical stories about famous women from the past. The book gathers tales of remarkable women and shines a light on their character, their good deeds, and the effects they had on the world, as seen through the eyes of respected writers. Through accounts of women like Lucretia, whose sad story started a big change in history, Sappho, a poet known for her feelings, Aspasia, who impacted Athenian culture, and Cornelia, a mom celebrated for her values, the book celebrates the different lives these women led and what they left behind, especially when compared to men of their time. These stories mix the women's hard times with the major events happening around them, thinking about the rules of society then, and praising the power and toughness shown by these amazing ladies.