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Synopsis
""400 Outstanding Women of the World: And Costumology of Their Time"" by Minna Moscherosch Schmidt is a comprehensive book that explores the lives and achievements of 400 remarkable women from different parts of the world and different time periods. The book covers women from ancient times to the present day, highlighting their contributions to various fields such as politics, science, art, literature, and more. In addition to biographical information, the book also includes detailed descriptions of the clothing and fashion of each time period, giving readers a glimpse into the cultural and social context in which these women lived. The author has meticulously researched the historical and cultural background of each woman, providing readers with a rich and informative account of their lives and times.The book is organized chronologically, with each chapter covering a specific time period and featuring women who lived during that era. The women featured in the book come from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures, including queens, writers, scientists, activists, and artists. Some of the notable women featured in the book include Cleopatra, Joan of Arc, Marie Curie, Frida Kahlo, and Malala Yousafzai.Overall, ""400 Outstanding Women of the World: And Costumology of Their Time"" is an engaging and informative book that celebrates the achievements of women throughout history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in women's history, fashion history, or cultural studies.This is a new release of the original 1933 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.