Throughout the annals of history, women have played an important part; and among the famous sovereigns of the world, queens and empresses have made their names illustrious by heroic deeds and great endeavors. The queens selected for this book span many centuries and some may be unfamiliar, but you will find that those included are a representation of the most memorable women in the world’s history.

(Note: Published in 1887)

Contents:
Semiramis, Queen of Assyria
Dido, Queen of Carthage
Zenobia, Queen of Palmyra
Matilda of Flanders
Margaret of Anjou
Catharine of Aragon
Queen Elizabeth, and Mary, Queen of Scots
Queen Catherine De’ Medici
Queen Anne
Maria Theresa, Empress of Austria
Queen Marie Antoinette
The Empress Josephine
The Empress Eugenie
Queen Victoria