Rosalind Miles Books

More than twenty-five years ago, a groundbreaking work by historian Rosalind Miles captivated readers, earning acclaim from critics and becoming a bestseller. Now, a new exploration of women's history from 1800 to the present reveals the impactful actions of women—famous, infamous, and lesser-known—who shaped the world. The journey begins with the French Revolution, highlighting a woman's challenge to the male-dominated Fraternite. It continues to America, showcasing rebels who fought for freedom alongside men. In Australia, we celebrate a bold act of defiance by female convicts against authority. The narrative also addresses the persistent cruelties faced by women globally, such as forced marriage and femicide, while marking significant milestones in the ongoing struggle for equality. This vibrant account features remarkable women throughout history, leading to the transformative question posed by Betty Friedan in the Swinging Sixties: "Is This all?" The story encompasses diverse experiences—women in space, in prison, in skirts, in burkas, and in power—illustrating the breadth of female life. The journey concludes in the present day, leaving readers inspired by the achievements and potential of women.

Men dominate history because they write it. This book offers a reappraisal which aims to re-establish women's importance at the centre of the worldwide history of revolution, empire, war and peace. As well as looking at the influence of ordinary women, it looks at those who have shaped history.

Set against the backdrop of Elizabethan England, this captivating novel delves into the life of Queen Elizabeth I, exploring her struggles, triumphs, and the complexities of her reign. The narrative weaves historical events with rich character development, offering a fresh perspective on the iconic monarch's challenges in love, politics, and power. Through vivid storytelling, the author brings to life the intrigue and drama of a pivotal era in history, making it a must-read for fans of historical fiction.

The concluding installment of the Tristan and Isolde trilogy brings an intense and emotional resolution to their legendary love story. As the characters face insurmountable challenges, themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the struggle between duty and desire come to the forefront. Readers will be captivated by the rich historical context and the dramatic twists that define their fate, culminating in a powerful ending that honors the timeless romance and tragedy of Tristan and Isolde.

"Now is the time for a new women's history--for the famous, infamous, and unsung women to get their due--from the Enlightenment to the #MeToo movement. Recording the important milestones in the birth of the modern feminist movement and the rise of women into greater social, economic, and political power, Miles takes us through a colorful pageant of astonishing women, from heads of state like Empress Cixi, Eugenia Charles, Indira Gandhi, Jacinda Ardern, and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf to political rainmakers Kate Sheppard, Carrie Chapman Catt, Anna Stout, Dorothy Height, Shirley Chisholm, Winnie Mandela, STEM powerhouses Jocelyn Bell Burnell, Rosalind Franklin, Sophia Kovalevskaya, Marie Curie, and Ada Lovelace, revolutionaries Olympe de Gouges, Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Patyegarang, and writer/intellectuals Mary Wollstonecraft, Simon de Beauvoir, Elaine Morgan, and Germaine Greer. Women in the arts, women in sports, women in business, women in religion, women in politics--this is a one-stop roundup of the tremendous progress women have made in the modern era. A testimony to how women have persisted--and excelled--this is a smart and stylish popular history for all readers."--Amazon.com

Isolde's time has come at last. The Queen of Ireland lies dying, relinquishing years of misrule to her patient and lovely daughter. But on all sides Isolde faces cruel opposition. Sir Breccan, one of the old Queen's knights, is determined that Ireland succumbs to the rule of men. In Cornwall, Sir Andred, nephew of Isolde's feckless and unloving husband, King Mark, is preparing to rise against her. Through all her trials, Isolde can count on Sir Tristan of Lyonesse, her faithful love of many years. But a French princess has heard of Tristan's prowess and pledges to make him her own. Cast adrift, Tristan encounters a temptation he has never faced before. Alone and under attack, can Isolde save her kingdom and her love?

Men dominate history because they write it. Women’s vital part in the shaping of the world has been consistently undervalued or ignored. Rosalind Miles now offers a fundamental reappraisal that sets the record straight. Stunning in its scope and originality, The Women’s History of the World challenges all previous world histories and shatters cherished illusions on every page.Starting with women in pre-history the author looks beyond the myth of ‘Man the Hunter’ to reveal women’s central role in the survival and evolution of the human race. She follows their progress from the days when God was a woman through to the triumphs of the Amazons and Assyrian war queens: she looks at the rise of organised religion and the growing oppression of women: she charts the long slow struggle for women’s rights culminating in the twentieth century women’s movements: and finally she presents a vision of women breaking free.This brilliant and absorbing book turns the spotlight on the hidden side of history to present a fascinating new view of the world, overturning our preconceptions to restore women to their rightful place at the centre of the worldwide story of revolution, empire, war and peace.Spiced with tales of individual women who have shaped history, celebrating the work and lives of the unsung female millions, distinguished by a wealth of research, The Women’s History of the World redefines the concept of historical reality.

Focusing on an untold narrative, this book reveals the life of a powerful queen, the last in a lineage of rulers over the fertile Western lands. As the rightful owner of the legendary Round Table and a guardian of the Great Goddess, her story intertwines themes of legacy, strength, and femininity, bringing to light the rich history and significance of her role in a male-dominated world.

Only daughter of Ireland's ruling queen, Isolde has always known that she will take over the rule of the sacred Island of the West when her time comes. Until then she practises her skills as a healer and struggles to hold back her mother, a passionate, headstrong woman under the sway of her champion, Sir Marhaus, who is determined to make war. Attacking Cornwall, Sir Marhaus wounds the king's nephew, Sir Tristan of Lyonesse, so badly that he can only be saved by Isolde, the most noted healer of the isles. And when the King of Cornwall decides to marry Isolde, unaware of the young couple's growing love, the stage is set for the mythic tale of star-crossed lovers that the world knows so well. Like Arthur's queen Guenevere, her friend from their girlhood days on Avalon, Isolde is fated to a lifelong struggle between duty and desire before finding peace. Tristan too relies on his dearest friend at the Round Table, Sir Lancelot of the Lake, as he strives to balance his loyalty to his king against the dictates of his heart. Set in Ireland, Cornwall and Camelot, ISOLDE offers a compelling new version of the familiar legend rich in Celtic magic and mythology, yet firmly grounded in the well-loved Arthurian world. Merlin, Arthur, Guenevere, and all their knights appear once again to delight those who enjoyed Rosalind Miles's previous forays into this enchanted terrain.