Empresses, queens, warriors, explorers, spies, scientists, journalists, politicians, authors, athletes, artists, activists. . . From the Bronze Age to the Information Age, these are the stories of women who changed the history and culture of our world.

• Books are listed in chronological order - from ancient Egypt to modern times.

Check out our other list of books celebrating women's history:

• Every Month Is Women's History Month

Banner image: Boadicea and Her Daughters - statue in London's Westminster Pier by sculptor Thomas Thornycroft (1815 - 1855)

Don't forget to check out our other list of books celebrating women's history:

• Every Month Is Women's History Month