Outrageous Women of Ancient Times (学校和图书馆装订)

分类: 图书,进口原版书,Children's Books(儿童图书),History & Historical Fiction(历史与历史小说),Ancient,
品牌: Vicki Leon
基本信息出版社:SAN VAL INC; Turtleback Scho (1997年10月1日)学校和图书馆装订:118页ISBN:0613892542条形码:9780613892544产品尺寸及重量:22.4 x 18.4 x 1.3 cm ; 382 gASIN:0613892542
商品描述内容简介In most ancient societies women were expected to be seen and not heard, but some exceptional individuals refused to accept this. These heroines rocked the world with their accomplishments, and with their attitude Outrageous Women of Ancient Times relates the unusual stories of fifteen of these brave and fascinating women. Cheer the three sisters from Rome who stole the show at the athletic games, winning numerous prizes in running and even chariot races. Take inspiration from Hatshepsut, the first female pharaoh of Egypt, who ruled for twenty years. Discover the Arab queen Zenobia, who conquered Egypt and half of Asia Minor during her reign. Covering ancient cultures from 2,500 B.C. to A.D. 450, these stories will delight, surprise, and inspire young readers.媒体推荐In most ancient societies women were expected to be seen and not heard, but some exceptional individuals refused to accept this. These heroines rocked the world with their accomplishments, and with their attitude! This book relates the unusual stories of 15 of these brave and fascinating women. Illustrations.