The Women's History of the WorldMen dominate history because they write it. This book offers a reappraisal which aims to re-establish women's importance at the centre of the worldwide history of revolution, empire, war and peace. As well as looking at the influence of ordinary women, it looks at those who have shaped history. |
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Preface | 11 |
IN THE BEGINNING | 17 |
The Rise of the Phallus | 57 |
Copyright | |
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