

The Missing Thread
A Women's History of the Ancient World
Book • 2024
In 'The Missing Thread', Daisy Dunn offers a groundbreaking perspective on the ancient world by focusing on the integral roles women played in its development.
Spanning 3,000 years, the book explores the lives of influential women like Cleopatra, Sappho, and Fulvia, highlighting their contributions to politics, literature, and society.
Dunn's narrative is both engaging and meticulously researched, making the book accessible to both scholars and general readers.
Spanning 3,000 years, the book explores the lives of influential women like Cleopatra, Sappho, and Fulvia, highlighting their contributions to politics, literature, and society.
Dunn's narrative is both engaging and meticulously researched, making the book accessible to both scholars and general readers.
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