Intrepid Dudettes of the Inca Empire: parts 1 and 2
About this ebook
The book is my humble contribution to “herstory”- the history of women, the history of our foremothers, the women who made history yet were edited out of traditional textbooks. This is Inca history with the women edited back in, a book for anyone who is curious about historical women and ready to explore the world of powerful goddesses and strong Inca women, who lived before and during the Spanish Conquest. Well-researched historical reading that isn't heavy going.
Praise for part 1:
“I love the concept of this book."
“An interesting and unique read!”
“A really good read for anyone interested in how women can survive.”
"The originality is refreshing- accessible, interesting books about the lives of Inca women and goddesses are hard to come by."
Includes a discussion guide.
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About the author
Helen Pugh has long believed that it’s important to rescue historical women from obscurity and make sure that "herstory" is taught alongside "history"!
Her interest in South America and the Incas began in 2006, when she first went to Ecuador. Then, from 2011 she lived there for 7 continuous years, 6 in the Amazon Region and 1 in Quito. She experienced domestic violence and very long and traumatic legal battles there so can relate to some of the Inca women in the book on that front.
Helen studied Spanish and Italian at university and has a lifelong passion for history, especially that of historical women who made history but have been sidelined.
