Women Rulers of the 20th Century
Queens, empresses, women rulers, prime ministers, presidents and premiers, and other female heads of state in the 20th century: Elizabeth II, Margaret Thatcher, the Dowager Empress of China, and more. Find biographies, pictures, bibliographies and net links for further study.
Golda Meir
Golda Meir biography - a profile of Golda Meir, prime minister of Israel during a key time in Israel's history, and one of the earliest women prime ministers in the world.
Golda Meir biography - a profile of Golda Meir, prime minister of Israel during a key time in Israel's history, and one of the earliest women prime ministers in the world.
Elizabeth II on Christmas, 1963
December 25, 1963: Elizabeth II, queen of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, in a Christmas message in 1963, her tenth year as Queen.
December 25, 1963: Elizabeth II, queen of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, in a Christmas message in 1963, her tenth year as Queen.
About Cixi or Tz'u-hsi or Hsiao-ch'in
A biography and links for the last Dowager Empress of China. However you spell her name, she was one of the most powerful women in the world in her own time -- or, perhaps, in all of history.
A biography and links for the last Dowager Empress of China. However you spell her name, she was one of the most powerful women in the world in her own time -- or, perhaps, in all of history.
Women Prime Ministers and Presidents: 20th Century
A complete list of the women who served as leaders of their countries -- presidents and prime ministers -- during the 20th century. Article also discusses some basic context of the political leadership of women.
A complete list of the women who served as leaders of their countries -- presidents and prime ministers -- during the 20th century. Article also discusses some basic context of the political leadership of women.
Two Years in the Forbidden City
First published in 1911, this book is by Princess Der Ling, First Lady-in-Waiting to the Empress Dowager Cixi, and is an account of royal life in early 20th century China.
First published in 1911, this book is by Princess Der Ling, First Lady-in-Waiting to the Empress Dowager Cixi, and is an account of royal life in early 20th century China.
Elizabeth and Margaret, Princesses of England
Elizabeth and Margaret to the Children of Britain October 13, 1940
Elizabeth and Margaret to the Children of Britain October 13, 1940
Elizabeth II
Elizabeth II on Christmas, 1963 December 25, 1963
Elizabeth II on Christmas, 1963 December 25, 1963
Queens since 1945
An illustrated list, with short descriptions, of most of the women who have reigned with the title of Queen since the end of World War II.
An illustrated list, with short descriptions, of most of the women who have reigned with the title of Queen since the end of World War II.
Swedish Queens
A chronological list of queens of Sweden. Each is linked to a short biographical sketch of the queen; the English is a bit funky but the information is good.
A chronological list of queens of Sweden. Each is linked to a short biographical sketch of the queen; the English is a bit funky but the information is good.
The Windsor Women
Site describes many of the women of the house of Windsor, royalty or married to royalty or otherwise connected.
Site describes many of the women of the house of Windsor, royalty or married to royalty or otherwise connected.
Women in Power 1900-1940
An illustrated list, with short descriptions, of queens, prime ministers, presidents and other women leaders of "independent states and self-governing understate entities."
An illustrated list, with short descriptions, of queens, prime ministers, presidents and other women leaders of "independent states and self-governing understate entities."
Women in Power 1940-1970
An illustrated list, with short descriptions, of queens, prime ministers, presidents and other women leaders of "independent states and self-governing understate entities."
An illustrated list, with short descriptions, of queens, prime ministers, presidents and other women leaders of "independent states and self-governing understate entities."
Women in Power 1970-2000
An illustrated list, with short descriptions, of queens, prime ministers, presidents and other women leaders of "independent states and self-governing understate entities."
An illustrated list, with short descriptions, of queens, prime ministers, presidents and other women leaders of "independent states and self-governing understate entities."
Women in Power From 2000
An illustrated list, with short descriptions, of queens, prime ministers, presidents and other women leaders of "independent states and self-governing understate entities."
An illustrated list, with short descriptions, of queens, prime ministers, presidents and other women leaders of "independent states and self-governing understate entities."
Aleksandra Fyodorovna Romanov
From Jennifer Rosenberg, About Guide to 20th Century History, some resources on the last tsarina (empress) of Russia.
From Jennifer Rosenberg, About Guide to 20th Century History, some resources on the last tsarina (empress) of Russia.