A History of France in 21 Women
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
A History of France in 21 Women
By (Author) Katherine Pangonis
Oneworld Publications
Oneworld Publications
3rd February 2026
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
European history: medieval period, middle ages
European history: Renaissance
European history: the Normans
European history: Reformation
Feminism and feminist theory
Biography: writers
Biography: science, technology and medicine
Biography: royalty
Biography: historical, political and military
Physical Properties
Hardback
352
Width 135mm, Height 216mm
Description
Libert, galit, sororit!
French women have always had so much more to say than let them eat cake! Whether kicking the English out of Orlans, marching on Versailles or running messages for the French resistance, their stories of courage, creativity and genius have long defined French history.
Unveiling 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 arts biggest boys club the Impressionists; and discover how two of twentieth centurys great fashion icons Coco Chanel and Josephine Baker 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.
Author Bio
Katherine 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.
