Unquiet Women by Max Adams
In a fascinating journey of rediscovery, Max Adams brings to life the forgotten experiences and voices of some of the most extraordinary women in history.
'It's fascinating territory, the narrative is lively and the author's reflections are illuminating and wise' Herald
'Brings to life the experiences of women in history whose voices are barely heard and whose stories are rarely told' Journal.
'A thoroughly captivating look at some of the forgotten women of history, throughout the ages ... Highly recommend this as a wonderful read ... The stunning cover just adds to the enjoyment!' Books and Me.
'A timely work which is beautifully designed and executed, embodying a charm and power of its own from the remarkable women within its pages' All About History.
'A centuries-spanning study that rescues women's lives from the margins of history ... The beautiful, faux-embroidered cover of Unquiet Women not only makes it an attractive addition to any bookshelf; it also serves as a reminder that, if we pay as much attention to cloth as the written word, we can continue to unravel stories of unquiet women throughout history' BBC History Magazine.
'We hear the individual stories of noblewomen, explores and philosophers in this beautifully illustrated celebration of their intellect, influence and creativity; voices previously barely heard and stories rarely told' Evergreen.
'Brings to life the experiences of women in history whose voices are barely heard and whose stories are rarely told' Journal.
'A thoroughly captivating look at some of the forgotten women of history, throughout the ages ... Highly recommend this as a wonderful read ... The stunning cover just adds to the enjoyment!' Books and Me.
'A timely work which is beautifully designed and executed, embodying a charm and power of its own from the remarkable women within its pages' All About History.
'A centuries-spanning study that rescues women's lives from the margins of history ... The beautiful, faux-embroidered cover of Unquiet Women not only makes it an attractive addition to any bookshelf; it also serves as a reminder that, if we pay as much attention to cloth as the written word, we can continue to unravel stories of unquiet women throughout history' BBC History Magazine.
'We hear the individual stories of noblewomen, explores and philosophers in this beautifully illustrated celebration of their intellect, influence and creativity; voices previously barely heard and stories rarely told' Evergreen.
Max Adams is the author of The Wisdom of Trees, The Little Book of Planting Trees and the bestselling The King in the North. A teacher of woodland tree histories, he manages an area of woodland in County Durham, where he has lived and worked in the North-East of England since 1993.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781788543415 |
| ISBN 10 | 1788543416 |
| Title | Unquiet Women |
| Author | Max Adams |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Head of Zeus |
| Year published | 2018-11-01 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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