A History of Britain in 21 Women
by Jenni Murray, Oneworld, £16.99
Celebrated for presenting Woman’s Hour for nearly 30 years, Jenni Murray has compiled a list of the 21 women who she thinks have made a significant contribution to the country. As befits a keen feminist, they include several suffragette types, such as Mary Wollstonecraft and Millicent Garret Fawcett, as well as pioneers in science, such as Caroline Herschel and Mary Somerville. There are also political figures such as Margaret Thatcher and Nicola Sturgeon.
