Sisters in arms : female warriors from antiquity to the new millennium
Wheelwright, Julie2020
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In October 2018, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson announced that all roles in the military would now be open to women. Although this marks a historic shift, officially allowing British women into combat roles, the presence of women on the front lines dates back to antiquity. Beginning with the founding myth of the Amazons, Julie Wheelwright explores the history of women in arms. She traces our fascination with these figures, many of whom successfully disguised themselves as men, using primary sources and their own words to bring their experiences vividly to light.
Main title:
Sisters in arms : female warriors from antiquity to the new millennium / Julie Wheelwright.
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Imprint:
Oxford : Osprey Publishing, 2020.Oxford : Osprey Publishing, 2020.
Collation:
320 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781472838001 (hbk)
Dewey class:
355.0082
Language:
English
BRN:
2286983