Fearless women from ancient mythology; see them in action, from art of the 5th Cent. B.C.

 

Along with the Olympian goddesses - Athena, Artemis, Hera, etc., this book illustrates less familiar deities such as Dawn and Night. All are drawn from Ancient Greek art, and each picture has a line from an ancient author.

 

A compendium of women wonderfully depicted by artists of the Italian Renaissance.

 

The text about our heroine is printed opposite a full page picture of her in action. It is by someone who knew her well - her sister.

 

From Sappho, Cleopatra, Joan of Arc, and Pocahontas to Susan B. Anthony, Florence Nightingale, Golda Meir, etc., each with a lovely costume and a proper speech for the cause.

 

The royal garb of the King and his queens has never been so usefully displayed. His suits of armor and their rich damasks and beautiful jewelry are accompanied by their stories.

 

Messalina, Agrippina, Lucrezia Borgia, The Empress Woo, Catherine the Great, Catherinelde' Medici, Mata Hari, and many others, all with their exciting histories and loveliest dresses.

 

From the Queen Mother to Prince William of Wales, here are all the Royal Family. The Royal costumes include dresses for Princess Diana and Prince Charles' Regalia.

 

The grand family of Louis XVI and friends and their lovely court costumes all in color, together with dolls of leading revolutionaries. Text in both French and English.

 

From the middle ages to now, they rambled the earth as well as the boys. Their contributions are immortal, and you will rejoyce in their great and rare adventures.