| Scottish Women: A Very Peculiar History(tm) Contributor(s): MacDonald, Fiona (Author) |
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ISBN: 1912537397 ISBN-13: 9781912537396 Publisher: Book House OUR PRICE: $8.96 Product Type: Hardcover Published: August 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Humor | Topic - History - Biography & Autobiography | Women - History | Europe - Great Britain - Scotland |
| Series: Very Peculiar History(tm) |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 4.2" W x 6.1" (0.45 lbs) 240 pages |
| Themes: - Sex & Gender - Feminine - Cultural Region - British Isles - Cultural Region - Scottish |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: From Mary, Queen of Scots to singer Susan Boyle, Scottish Women: A Very Peculiar History shines a light on the contributions of the country's most fascinating women. Scottish women have had an influence far beyond their own small homeland. But all too often, information about them has been hard to find, or they have been portrayed in stereotypes. This engaging history aims to set the record straight, revealing the frequently underappreciated contributions of women to Scottish history, industry, and culture. In addition to Mary, Queen of Scots, readers can explore the discoveries of astronomer and mathematician Mary Fairfax Somerville; the inspirational story of pioneering socialist MP Jenny Lee, who founded the Open University; and present-day figures such as Tilda Swinton and Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland's First Minister. |