Dame Eugenia Charles was the female prime minister in the Caribbean. The nine essays in this book capture critical elements of her life and times and her motivations as prime minister of Dominica. She was at once feared, vilified and admired, even by her friends, yet all she ever did, as considered by her, was to act for her country within the best traditions of a social and political conservatism. The contributors, even when they are at their most...
It's still relatively unusual, but there are dozens of instances of women who have ruled countries. They may have had to bust open a few doors, but they've made their mark on history. To celebrate Women's History Month, here are 11 of these feminine powerhouses.