Femina

Janina Ramirez

BBC historian Janina Ramirez has uncovered countless influential women's names struck out of historical records, with the word 'FEMINA' annotated beside them. Male gatekeepers of the past ordered books to be burnt, artworks to be destroyed, and new versions of myths, legends and historical documents to be produced, which has manipulated our view of history. By weaving a vivid and evocative picture of the lives of the women who influenced their society, we discover not just why these remarkable individuals were removed from our collective memories, but also how many other misconceptions underpin our historical narratives, altering the course of history, upholding the oppressive masculine structures of their present, and affecting our contemporary view of the past.

Author(s): Ramirez, Janina
Binding: Paperback
Date of Publication: 30/03/2023
Pagination: 464 pages
Series: N/A
Imprint: WH Allen
Published By: WH Allen
Book Classification: "European history: medieval period, middle ages"|Gender studies: women & girls|Social & cultural history|History of art
Dimensions: 198x127x28
Weight: 315
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9780753558263