Stories of Boudicea, Queen Bat Zabbai, Joan of Arc, the Amazons, and the women who fought, often disguised, in the Civil War, WWII, and as Sandinistas, together with tales of female pirates, outlaws, and terrorists.

Originally published in 1997.

Sugar and spice and everrything nice? -- Arabia, land of the battle queens -- Asia, the sword is my child -- India, Kali's daughters -- British Isles, queen by the wrath of God -- Africa, mother of nations -- Latin America, las guerreras -- Egypt, the commander of storms -- Middle East, more blood than you can drink -- Eastern Europe, battalions of death -- Western Europe, for duty, all -- North America, new world warriors -- The female martial heritage.