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175 pages, illustrations (chiefly colour)
Contents: Empire builders -- Women of action -- Revolutionary rulers -- Culture shapers -- Monarchs of the arts -- Legendary leaders -- Queens of knowledge -- Queens of adventure
Summary: They're queens wielding scepters and sitting on thrones, they're revolutionaries on the front lines, they're presidents and prime ministers leading their nation, or they're CEOs, scientists, sports legends, artists, and others who are changing the world. Welcome to The book of queens, where being a regal royal doesn't just mean wearing a crown. From Cleopatra to Beyonce, every leading lady in this book has had the guts, smarts, and strength it takes to lead. In these pages, you'll read about some who wielded their might for good and others who let their power go to their heads. Some you might recognize, while others might make you wonder why they went unnoticed ... until now.