Courageous Queens: 10 Untold Stories of History's Boldest Rulers - Hardcover

by Angela Buckingham (Author), Debora Islas (Illustrator)

A story collection about women with power and how they used it. These queen stories are not fairytales for small children. The clever and brave women in this collection had power and used it to achieve their goals. They would prove themselves pioneers, problem-solvers and inventors and, often, incredible leaders. These fast-paced, action-packed tales are stories that have been lost, stories that have remained untold. The stories come from around the world and across history, but the single thing they share is that each is, in their own way, about a truly courageous queen. An inspiring collection of stories about queens who showed great courage and leadership. Key Learning: Leadership and bravery.

Author Biography

Angela Buckingham is a writer and documentary filmmaker from Melbourne, Australia. Angela established her own film company in Melbourne - Iliad Studio - producing television documentaries and wrote and directed many films. Angela's literary work focuses on historical narratives, but also on fact-based dramatic texts that demand intensive research work. Social justice is the core theme of her professional career.