{"product_id":"a-history-of-france-in-21-women-9781836430704","title":"A History of France in 21 Women","description":"\u003cp\u003eA chronological account of twenty-one women who made French history, from the fifth to the twenty-first century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLibert√©, √©galit√©, sororit√©!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrench women have always had so much more to say than ‚Äòlet them eat cake‚Äô! Whether kicking the English out of Orl√©ans, marching on Versailles or running messages for the French resistance, their stories of courage, creativity and genius have long defined French history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnveiling the lives of twenty-one women who changed the course of French history, Katherine Pangonis spins a new history of France from the fifth century to the present day. Join her as she traces the rise of Eleanor of Aquitaine from teenage bride to the most powerful woman in medieval Europe; follow Berthe Morisot as she infiltrates art‚Äôs biggest boy‚Äôs club ‚Äì the Impressionists; and discover how two of twentieth century‚Äôs great fashion icons ‚Äì Coco Chanel and Josephine Baker ‚Äì found themselves spying for opposite sides during World War Two. Fresh, funny and unapologetically feminist, A History of France in 21 Women reveals France as never before.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDetails\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eISBN13: 9781836430704\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Pages: 368\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Date: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Oneworld Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication City, Country: London, United Kingdom\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (cm): 21.6(H)x13.5(L)x3.2(W)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight (gm): \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h4\u003eKatherine Pangonis is an author and historian, specialising in Renaissance and medieval history. She has published two books: Queens of Jerusalem and Twilight Cities. She splits her time between Paris and London.\u003ch4\u003eReviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eFascinating, gripping, vividly detailed\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a wonderful book full of unforgettable lives.' ‚ÄîKate Williams, author of¬†\u003cem\u003eBecoming Queen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eBeautifully written and razor-sharp\u003c\/strong\u003e, Pangonis once again brings to life lost stories from our past, combining academic excellence with thrilling storytelling. The result is \u003cstrong\u003emasterful\u003c\/strong\u003e.' ‚ÄîAlice Loxton, author of¬†\u003cem\u003eEighteen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‚Äò\u003cstrong\u003eEnormously enjoyable\u003c\/strong\u003e. Katherine Pangonis assembles a fantastic combination of French icons and underappreciated heroines, and some real villains too ‚Äì \u003cstrong\u003ea book that really enriches the history of France\u003c\/strong\u003e.' ‚ÄîEmma Southon, author of¬†\u003cem\u003eA History of the Roman Empire in 21 Women\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003ePangonis brings the history of France to life\u003c\/strong\u003e... Far from a dry textbook,\u003cstrong\u003e Pangonis breathes life into each story\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003eaccessible and engaging\u003c\/strong\u003e writing that leans into the inherent drama.' ‚Äî\u003cem\u003eDaily Express¬†\u003c\/em\u003e(8\/10)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Katherine Pangonis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48926791565529,"sku":"9781836430704","price":39.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0502\/9530\/8441\/files\/9781836430704.jpg?v=1783736224","url":"https:\/\/www.arielbooks.com.au\/products\/a-history-of-france-in-21-women-9781836430704","provider":"Ariel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}