The Macmillan Dictionary Of Women's Biography

Third Edition

Now containing more than 2100 entries 'The Macmillan Dictionary of Women's Biography' has been revised and updated to become the most comprehensive dictionary of it's kind. It profiles the lives and achievements of outstanding women who have played important roles in history and society. International in scope and stretching from ancient times to the present day, the subjects chosen are from all fields - they include writers, politicians, scientists, dancers, judges, film stars, engineers, doctors and missionaries.

This edition, revised by Maggy Hendry, includes over 60 new biographies, including Aung San, Roseanne Barr, Lorena Bobbitt, Naomi Campbell, Jane Campion, Hillary Clinton, Dawn French, Madonna, Phoolan Devi and Naomi Wolf.