Yennenga (early 12th century) The Warrior Princess Who Just Wanted to Have Kids An unbeatable warrior princess who just wanted to have kids – and founded a new nation in her quest to do so.
Kurmanjan Datka (1811-1907) The Tsarina Who Kept the Peace A clever woman who rose from obscurity to become a political force, playing nations against each other to protect her people.
Te Puea Herangi (1883-1952) The Reluctant Maori Royal The reluctant royal who became the Maori's greatest leader.