To read quick biographies of women who have made a difference in the world, pick up this book and browse it. It covers politicians, athletes, entertainers, social reformers, scientists, and other types of women who made their mark in their own time. Not all of them were notable for doing good; a few, especially in the ancient world, became famous for their bloody reigns or their tyrannical practices.

Occasionally the authors who contributed research and writing to the book tend let their political opinions peek into the biographies and can get a little preachy about their positions; but overall, it’s a great book to read if you’re interested in characters in history or in learning more about famous women. ( )

You can't spoil this. It is a bunch of short biographies of women that the compilers/authors thought were worthy of being profiled. It includes queens, activists, authors, etc. Some of the profiles are really bad. Some are opinionated and some are uncritical.