With the explosion of women's studies at every level of education, there is an increasing need for a comprehensive resource that acknowledges their remarkable contributions. A to Z of Women in World History is a one-volume encyclopedic reference to those extraordinary women from around the globe who have made their mark in every division of achievement. More than 260 lively, detailed, and engrossing entries are grouped by each woman's claim to fame. Each in-depth essay includes sources for further reading. Three lists of entries - alphabetically by subject name, chronologically, and geographically - ensure that information can be easily found. Profiles Include: Hypatia (ca. 370-415): Alexandrian mathematician and astronomer; Anna Comnena (1083-1148): Byzantine princess and historian; Peggy Guggenhelm (1898-1979): American philanthropist and art patron; Ana Figueroa (1908-1970): Chilean feminist and educator; Sonja Henle (1912-1969): Norwegian Olympic gold medal skater; Zheng Xlaoying (1929-present): Chinese conductor; Oriana Fallaci (1930-present): Italian political journalist; Wangarl Muta Maathal (1940-present): Kenyan biologist and environmentalist.