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They changed the world – and yet their names remain unknown. Forgotten Heroines tells the inspiring stories of extraordinary women who made groundbreaking contributions to politics, science, and the arts, but who have been all but erased from public memory. Did you know that modern Bluetooth technology was invented by the most beautiful actress in film history? That the world's first parliamentary president was a woman? Or that the iconic “I love NY” slogan was created by one of the earliest female pioneers in advertising? Unjustly overlooked by male-dominated historiography, these pioneering inventors, brilliant artists, and courageous activists finally receive the recognition they deserve. With engaging portraits, fascinating facts, and powerful imagery – complemented by reflections from today's experts – this book shines a spotlight on the women who helped shape our world. AUTHOR: Stefanie von Wietersheim is a journalist and bestselling author. She writes about culture, travel, and fashion, and has published numerous books with Callwey, including Women & Their Refuges, Mothers & Daughters, and Iran's Daughters. SELLING POINTS: . Twenty-five remarkable women from politics, science, art, fashion, and society . An inspiring book that brings history to light . Featuring striking portraits and captivating stories 100 colour illustrations

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Author:   Stefanie von Wietersheim
Publisher:   Georg Callwey
Imprint:   Georg Callwey
Dimensions:   Width: 17.00cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 24.50cm
Weight:   0.990kg
ISBN:  

9783766728661

ISBN 10:   3766728660
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   13 February 2026
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

6 INTRODUCTION Why we should know these women 10 COUNT ON ME! Ada Lovelace 16 Voices from today Deborah Fleischhut Christine Regitz 20 REBEL IN AN UGLY WORLD Elsie de Wolfe 28 SHOUT OUT! Elsa Asenijeff 38 SHOW SOLIDARITY! Lida Gustava Heymann 48 NO MATTER WHAT’S IMPORTANT TO YOU IN LIFE – YOU HAVE TO MAKE IT HAPPEN! Clara Immerwahr 54 MY PRECIOUS HANDS Madeleine Vionnet 62 Voice of today Inès de la Fressange 64 LOVE WOMEN! Natalie Clifford Barney 74 Voice of today Iris Mönch-Hahn 76 I’VE ONLY DANCED MY LIFE Isadora Duncan 84 GLAMOUR AND GRIEF Madame d’Ora 92 Voice of today Amira Fritz 94 MOTHER FOR THE MOTHERS Elly Heuss-Knapp 104 Voice of today Ludwig Theodor Heuss 106 THE RED ARCHDUCHESS Elisabeth Petznek 114 A WOMAN LIKE A COLOR Madeleine Castaing 124 Voice of today Sarah Poniatowski 126 SOCIETY AND HORROR Doris Zinkeisen 134 Voices of Today Charlotte Johnstone Annabelle, Countess of Oeynhausen-Sierstorpff 138 MORE THAN A SOCIALITE Lady Edwina Mountbatten 146 ME, MAESTRA!! Antonia Brico 156 Voice of today Anke Steinbeck 158 PRETTY SMART Hedy Lamarr 166 ONE SMALL STEP TO CHAOS Maeve Brennan 176 Voice of today Naomi Schenck 178 HEAR MY VOICE! Camilla Williams 186 Voice of today Janet Williams 190 THE PRESIDENT Annemarie Renger 200 Voice of today Bärbel Bas 202 QUEEN OF THE CLOTHES Betty Halbreich 212 Voices of Today Maria Kardaras Rebecca Paley 214 I WANTED A BIG LIFE Mary Wells Lawrence 224 Voice of today Jean-Claude Boulet 226 HERSTORY Why we have almost forgotten their stories 230 LIFE HACKS FROM HEROINES What we can learn from them today 233 Acknowledgements 234 Bibliography 238 Publisher’s page 240 Imprint

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Stefanie von Wietersheim is a journalist and bestselling author. She writes about culture, travel, and fashion, and has published numerous books with Callwey, including Women & Their Refuges, Mothers & Daughters, and Iran's Daughters.

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