Women Warriors

Adventures from History's Greatest Female Fighters

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by Teena Apeles

Seal Press

Due/Published March 2004, 176 pages, paper

ISBN 1580051111

Whether honored, sainted, or worshipped at the altar of pop culture, women from all walks of life -- peasants, queens, princesses, wives, mothers, and sisters -- have fought for freedom and honor throughout history. Yet the stories of these brave (and sometimes bloodthirsty) women are too seldom heard. Women Warriors combines myth, folklore, and profiles of both historic and living legends to form a playful celebration of women's fiercest role models from around the world, from Apache warrior Lozen to Lakshmibai of India, Aung San Suu Kyi to The Powerpuff Girls.