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A History of Britain in 21 Women
- Narrated by: Jenni Murray
- Length: 8 hrs and 28 mins
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Britain has been defined by its conflicts, its conquests, its men and its monarchs. To say that it's high time it was defined by its women is a severe understatement. Jenni Murray draws together the lives of 21 women to shed light upon a variety of social, political, religious and cultural aspects of British history.
In lively prose Murray reinvigorates the stories behind the names we all know and reveals the fascinating tales behind those less familiar. From famous queens to forgotten visionaries and from great artists to our most influential political actors, A History of Britain in 21 Women is a veritable feast of history.
A History of Britain in 21 Women profiles Boadicea, Queen Elizabeth I, Aphra Behn, Caroline Herschel, Fanny Burney, Mary Wollstonecraft, Jane Austen, Mary Somerville, Mary Seacole, Ada Lovelace, Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, Millicent Garrett Fawcett, Emmeline Pankhurst, Ethel Smyth, Constance Markievicz, Gwen John, Nancy Astor, Barbara Castle, Margaret Thatcher, Mary Quant and Nicola Sturgeon.
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- J. Carroll
- 05-02-17
Must read...
...especially with recent politics! Would love to read similar books in the future. Great work Jenny!
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- Anonymous User
- 16-06-21
Engaging
Exciting, compelling, harrowing and fun. Learned so much and have gained a greater understanding and appreciation of the women featured.
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- J A Lawson
- 12-12-17
Educational and entertaining
I loved this book. Every woman, especially young women, should read it and be proud of our history.
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- Mr. L. R. Wareham
- 10-08-21
Interesting set of mini biographies
Interesting range of women featured.
The book felt like it needed a stronger uniting element, such as British women in science - the author doesn't really intend to draw out any overarching themes about the development of British culture or politics or how the author thinks they should be used to promote social development etc.
Still an interesting listen and worth the time, just lacking a little extra something to tie it together more. Looking forward to trying out the History of the World in 21 Women.
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- J
- 15-07-17
Inspirational !
Thank you Audible for including this book into your Daily Deal. I've already bought 3 copies on Amazon to give this book as presents. As a lifetime fan of Woman's Hour it's been a pleasure to listen to Jenni Murray, like spending time with an old friend. Jenni & I are a similar age so we've lived through some interesting times in women's emancipation. The stories of these women, particularly the ones further back in time, are truly remarkable and inspirational. The cameo descriptions in this book have inspired me to learn more about those who's stories were less known to me and, as far as I'm concerned, that's the mark of a great book - well done Jenni.
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- Sarah
- 08-02-18
loved it!
This was great. I recommend it to everyone. At points it did fill me with righteous rage and want to throw stones are the patriarchy (or at least their windows). I also learned some great trivia (such was where the name "mini skirt" came from). Jenni Murray is funny, sympathetic and not always withholding judgment as she looks at the lives and achievements of 21 truly great women.
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- Claire
- 14-02-21
Great book by a great woman
Really interesting book that tells you enough about each choice to make you want to find out more about them. read by Jenni Murray herself which is always comforting.
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- James Ives
- 09-01-22
Loved it this is a must read for everyone
Loved it, the women presented in this book form a fantastic example to be followed by men and women of today. They struggled and never gave up in pursuit of their rights and freedoms, and neither should we.
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- Mrs C.J D'Elia
- 12-10-16
Very enjoyable and interesting
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Fascinating insights. This audible book was right down my alley as I enjoy hearing the biographies of famous people. For me this is a infinitely more interesting listening than Matthew Paris's Great Lives on Radio 4. I have now just purchased from Amazon Kindle the Complete Novels of Fanny Burney after listening about her and how Jane Austen used to be a fan of hers.
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- caroline
- 30-11-16
Excellent her story
A very interesting and inspiring collection of history changing women,may there be many more in the future.
Beautifully read by Jenny Murray
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