About Amazons and Hellcats - Short History Series:

Amazons and hellcats highlights some of the incredible women in history, in thirteen brief, riveting and informative stories from across the ages. In a world of judges and generals who define themselves first and foremost as women, it cannot be forgotten that until recently women had a measly menu of options for authentic self-expression. Artists and athletes, politicians and revolutionaries, scientists and educatorsAmazons and Hellcats celebrates thirteen of the most amazing women who have singularly and collectively fought and cleared a path for other females to follow. All titles in the Short History series: The Clash of History's Titans Fame & Infamy Turning the Tide of Battle Obscure Events that Shaped the World The War of Words When the World Stood Still Settlements of the Doomed Scandalgate Journeys of Discovery Amazons & Hellcats Broadswords, Bayonetes and B-52s Good Girls Don't Make History