Behind every great woman is another great woman.Here, the extraordinary achievements, relationships and secret histories of 84 pioneering women are revealed in inspirational stories of connection, which together show the indomitable strength of womankind.From ground-breaking scientist Marie Curie to political activist Malala Yousafzai, from feminist author Virginia Woolf to the game-changing Billie Jean King; Connected Women creates a gigantic web of womanhood.Threading tales from across the globe and throughout history, the lives of innovative aviatrixes, gun-toting revolutionaries and women with incomparable intellects are revealed, including forgotten figures from behind the scenes; those who didn't get the credit for scientific discoveries, sporting achievements or acts of bravery when they were alive. Some names will be familiar, some might not, but all are equally important.With compelling story-telling and beautifully illustrated portraits, Connected Women is bold and engaging with a unique purpose: to uncover centuries of sisterhood. Featuring Michelle Obama, Gala Dalî, Emma Watson, Nina Simone, Frida Kahlo, Coco Chanel, Greta Garbo, Eleanor Roosevelt, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and many more inspired and inspirational women who have shaped the world we live in today.