Hell Hath No Fury

January 1, 2008
Contrary to popular belief, women have always actively participated in warfare. Despite this fact, no comprehensive record exists of the many roles played by women in the countless wars, both hot and cold, that have marked human history. The authors seek to address this oversight by providing a fascinating series of biographical sketches detailing both the military and civilian contributions women have made to the evolution of armed conflict. Rather than limit their subjects exclusively to female combatants, Miles and Cross introduce a number of diverse categories, including commanders, camp followers, spies, reporters and propagandists, doctors, nurses and medics, and entertainers. Together, these lively essays represent a compelling overview of women and warfare and serve as a testament to the valor, vigor, and ingenuity displayed by individual females in every major conflict in recorded history.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2008, American Library Association.)