Women who ruled: A biographical encyclopedia

This is a great "readers digest version" of the lives of ruling women. This book includes biographys of women from Empress Alexandra to Queen Cleopatra. It contains some photos. This book is a wonderful reference to have around the house. It would be extremely helpful for someone writing a report on any woman who ruled directly or indirectly over a kingdom throughout history. Well written it is a pure pleasure to add to any collection. Note: this is more of a who's who or reference book. It does not in any way resemble a novel. Although the stories of these women's lives are written very well. Not a dry read.