History’s Accused Women Reclaim Power Beyond Fear
This has the satisfying force of reclamation: women once feared or punished are placed back at the centre of their own stories. For feminist-history readers, the value is not only outrage, but the reminder that power often survives under accusation.
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History’s Accused Women Reclaim Power Beyond Fear
This has the satisfying force of reclamation: women once feared or punished are placed back at the centre of their own stories. For feminist-history readers, the value is not only outrage, but the reminder that power often survives under accusation.
- Book Synopsis
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True stories. True Magic.
Discover the untold stories of powerful women who have been labelled as witches throughout history – not the kind that ride broomsticks, but real priestesses, wise women, and healers who defied oppression.
From a Haitian Vodou priestess who fought for freedom to a Japanese shaman queen who brought peace to her land, these ten remarkable figures shaped their cultures and inspired change with their agic and wisdom. Their stories have seldom been told before but this incredible illustrated collection invites readers to connect with their global histories and culture through powerful narratives.
Join us in celebrating these daughters of magic – each story a spark that ignites our own power and nspires a new generation
Ideal for readers who:
- Are attracted to illustrated true stories of women once labelled witches.
- Appreciate feminist history that reclaims healers, priestesses and leaders from fear and myth.
- Track global histories that move from Haitian Vodou to Japanese shamanic power.
- Welcome empowering non-fiction about magic, justice and forgotten lives.
- About The Author
- Ellen Ryan is a journalist and contributor to the Irish Times and Irish Independent. She has a passion for Irish myth and loves to visit archaeological sites (though she always brings a raincoat). Along with her husband and daughter, Ellen is lucky to live by the sea in Co. Wicklow, where she can keep an eye out for sea gods.
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- ISBN
- 9780008743284
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Harper Fire, (24 September 2026)
- Number of Pages
- 224
- Weight
- 270 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 221 x 171 x 21 mm
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