The Girls' Book of Famous Queens

"The Girls' Book of Famous Queens" by Lydia Hoyt Farmer is a collection of historical narratives that shines a light on the extraordinary lives of influential queens from across time. Beginning with the mythical Semiramis of Assyria, the book explores her unlikely ascent to the throne and her transformation into a shrewd military commander and ambitious builder who reshaped ancient cities. The story unfolds revealing her unparalleled power and the web of betrayal and ambition that ultimately defined her legacy, with the book setting the tone for a series of portraits of powerful female rulers, and their achievements, struggles, and lasting marks on the world.