The War Queens
Extraordinary Women Who Ruled the Battlefield

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“The War Queens reminds us intelligently, entertainingly and powerfully that strong-willed women have always been the equal—and very often the superior—of their male counterparts, even in the field historically most jealously reserved for men: warfare. Rarely has Rudyard Kipling’s incisive truth been better proven in book form, that ‘the female of the species is more deadly than the male.’” Andrew Roberts, New York Times bestselling author

“A sweeping history that ranges across several millennia and continents, The War Queens takes readers from the stifling battlefields of ancient Egypt to the frigid waters off the Falkland Islands. Along the way readers meet a diverse cast of historical figures, from Cleopatra and Catherine the Great to Indira Gandhi and Margaret Thatcher. This book should be required reading for anyone who loves history.” James M. Scott, Pulitzer Prize Finalist

“Jordan, who is emerging as one of America’s finest authors and historians, narrates an epic filled with victory, defeat, and legendary women…A sweeping, single-volume history filled with page-turning action and insightful, thought-provoking commentary.” Patrick K. O’Donnell, author of The Unknowns

“Calculating, brilliant, and deadly, these women altered the course of human events, and this book skillfully makes their stories powerful, empowering, and unforgettable.” Kara Cooney, author of When Women Ruled the World