These speeches by great women have left their mark on history. Presented in context and put into perspective!

At various times, all over the world, women have stood up and spoken out to advance great causes or denounce injustice and humanity's worst mistakes. Their words have sometimes moved mountains and continue to resonate today, some more relevant now than ever. Simone Veil, Marie Curie, Louise Michel, Olympe de Gouges, Malala, and many more, sometimes unjustly overlooked... This book pays tribute to them, recalling the power of language and hope.