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For centuries, men have been writing histories of antiquity filled with warlords, emperors and kings. Now, spanning 3000 years from the birth of Minoan Crete to the Roman Empire, bestselling historian Daisy Dunn presents her compelling new history of the ancient world told for the very first time through women.

Featuring women like the poet Sappho, Cleopatra and Boudica, the first female victor at the Olympic Games and the sole female commander in the Persian Wars, she reveals the ancient world through fresh eyes, and introduces us to an incredible cast of ancient women, weavers of an entire world. Chaired by Jo Durrant.

‘A gem of a book. In this elegant and lively retelling of history, the women of the ancient world are restored to the centre of the story of classical antiquity.’ – Peter Frankopan