The series Twenty-Five Women Who Shaped . . . shines a spotlight on the extraordinary women who helped to lay the cultural, political, or religious foundations of different historical eras. These meticulously researched books provide accessible and immersive introductions to influential female figures throughout the ages and across the globe, offering readers a deeper appreciation of women’s enduring impact on history.
By Katrin Keller
July 25, 2024
Challenging the conception that only men shaped the Holy Roman Empire, this book provides students and general readers with biographies of preachers, nuns, princesses, businesswomen, artists, scientists, writers and social movers who exercised agency in the Holy Roman Empire. Who was Maria Theresia...
By Meredith K. Ray
December 23, 2023
Twenty-Five Women Who Shaped the Italian Renaissance takes readers on a journey through early modern Italy that places women at the heart of the artistic and cultural developments of this transformative era. Highlighted here are figures like Caterina Sforza, who defended her city against an ...