Rosalind Miles Boeken

Zij was de laatste in een reeks trotse Koninginnen, uitverkoren om te heersen over de vruchtbare velden van het Zomerland. Zij was de Hoedster van de Grote Godin; Krijgsvrouw, Geliefde, Muze. Tot op heden heeft haar verhaal nooit geklonken... Dwars door de, vele koninkrijken en eilanden van het oude Brittannië begint Arthur zijn tocht om de Opperkoning te worden. Maar ook al strijdt hij om zijn geboorterecht op te eisen, een mooie hartstochtelijke, vrouw staat klaar om haar lot te volbrengen. Guenevere, dochter van Koningin Maire Macha en Koning Leogrance, zal spoedig dé troon bestijgen van het Zomerland, na de plotselinge tragische dood van haar moeder. Vanuit de wervelende nevelen van Avalon zal ze toezien op de heldhaftige wapenfeiten van de nieuwe Opperkoning. En ze zal hem aan haar zijde ontbieden.. Met een uitzonderlijk intuïtieve en krachtige stijl tovert de veelzijdige auteur Rosalind Miles een legende tot leven: de grootse, glorieuze dagen van de dappere, gekwelde Guenevere koningin over een oeroud rijk: het Zomerland.

Een rijke vrouw meent na twee mislukte huwelijken eindelijk het grote geluk gevonden te hebben.

Een getrouwde Anglicaanse geestelijke in Australië wordt achtervolgd door de liefde voor een jong meisje.

More than twenty-five years ago, a groundbreaking work by historian Rosalind Miles captivated readers, earning acclaim from critics and becoming a bestseller. Now, a new exploration of women's history from 1800 to the present reveals the impactful actions of women—famous, infamous, and lesser-known—who shaped the world. The journey begins with the French Revolution, highlighting a woman's challenge to the male-dominated Fraternite. It continues to America, showcasing rebels who fought for freedom alongside men. In Australia, we celebrate a bold act of defiance by female convicts against authority. The narrative also addresses the persistent cruelties faced by women globally, such as forced marriage and femicide, while marking significant milestones in the ongoing struggle for equality. This vibrant account features remarkable women throughout history, leading to the transformative question posed by Betty Friedan in the Swinging Sixties: "Is This all?" The story encompasses diverse experiences—women in space, in prison, in skirts, in burkas, and in power—illustrating the breadth of female life. The journey concludes in the present day, leaving readers inspired by the achievements and potential of women.

Men 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.

Set against the backdrop of Elizabethan England, this captivating novel delves into the life of Queen Elizabeth I, exploring her struggles, triumphs, and the complexities of her reign. The narrative weaves historical events with rich character development, offering a fresh perspective on the iconic monarch's challenges in love, politics, and power. Through vivid storytelling, the author brings to life the intrigue and drama of a pivotal era in history, making it a must-read for fans of historical fiction.

The concluding installment of the Tristan and Isolde trilogy brings an intense and emotional resolution to their legendary love story. As the characters face insurmountable challenges, themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the struggle between duty and desire come to the forefront. Readers will be captivated by the rich historical context and the dramatic twists that define their fate, culminating in a powerful ending that honors the timeless romance and tragedy of Tristan and Isolde.

"Now is the time for a new women's history--for the famous, infamous, and unsung women to get their due--from the Enlightenment to the #MeToo movement. Recording the important milestones in the birth of the modern feminist movement and the rise of women into greater social, economic, and political power, Miles takes us through a colorful pageant of astonishing women, from heads of state like Empress Cixi, Eugenia Charles, Indira Gandhi, Jacinda Ardern, and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf to political rainmakers Kate Sheppard, Carrie Chapman Catt, Anna Stout, Dorothy Height, Shirley Chisholm, Winnie Mandela, STEM powerhouses Jocelyn Bell Burnell, Rosalind Franklin, Sophia Kovalevskaya, Marie Curie, and Ada Lovelace, revolutionaries Olympe de Gouges, Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Patyegarang, and writer/intellectuals Mary Wollstonecraft, Simon de Beauvoir, Elaine Morgan, and Germaine Greer. Women in the arts, women in sports, women in business, women in religion, women in politics--this is a one-stop roundup of the tremendous progress women have made in the modern era. A testimony to how women have persisted--and excelled--this is a smart and stylish popular history for all readers."--Amazon.com