12 Sisters Who Changed History

By Amber Lemus

The remarkable lives of twelve sisters who changed the course of history.
Historians paint pictures of amazing men and women who influenced the world, but seldom do we hear about sister duos that forever altered the course of history. Whether fighting together—or against each other—these twelve women set armies to flight, guarded homelands from invasion, transformed countries and religious systems, and begat nations. From mythical Athena and Artemis, to the English thrones of Mary & Elizabeth Tudor, the influence these women left behind is taken for granted. Join us on an inspirational journey through time as we explore the extraordinary lives of Sisters Who Changed History.

*Athena & Artemis (Ancient Greek Mythology)
*Rachel & Leah (Ancient Palestine)
*Tru’ng Trac & Tru’ng Nhi (Vietnam)
*Mary & Anne Boleyn (England)
*Mary & Elizabeth Tudor (England)
*Angelina & Sarah Grimke (United States)

• Language: English
• Publisher: Amber Lemus
• Release date: Jul 13, 2018
• ISBN: 9780999176740

Amber Lemus

Amber Schamel writes riveting stories that bring HIStory to life. She has a passion for history, books and her Savior. This combination results in what her readers call "historical fiction at its finest". A homeschool graduate from a family of 12 children, Amber found her calling early in life. First published at age 21, she has continued to hone her craft and has been awarded the 2017 CSPA Book of the Year Award in Historical Fiction. Between ministry, family and working in their family-owned businesses, Amber loves to connect with readers and hang out on Goodreads with other bookish peoples. Find her on the Stitches Thru Time blog, or on any of the major social media sites. Amber is an active member of American Christian Fiction Writers.http://amberschamel.com/Newsletter & updates: http://www.amberschamel.com/newsletter-signup.htmlBlogs - http://stitchesthrutime.blogspot.com/http://www.hhhistory.com/http://amberschamel.blogspot.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AuthorAmberSchamelTwitter - @AmberSchamel https://twitter.com/AmberSchamelPinterest - http://pinterest.com/AmberDSchamel/Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7073165.Amber_SchamelAmazon - http://www.amazon.com/Amber-Schamel/e/B00CIXK91M

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12 Sisters Who Changed History by Amber Lemus

12 Sisters Who Changed History

By Amber Lemus

Table of Contents

Chapter One - Introduction

Chapter Two – Athena & Artemis

Chapter Three – Rachel & Leah

Chapter Four Tru’ng Trac & Tru’ng Nhi

Chapter Five – Mary & Anne Boleyn

Chapter Six – Mary & Elizabeth Tudor

Chapter Seven – Sarah & Angelina Grimke

Chapter Eight - Conclusion

12 Sisters Photo Gallery

Further Reading

Footnotes

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Cover design by Roseanna White Designs

Images of Athena and Artemis statues and map from Shutterstock

All Scriptures are taken from the King James Version (Public Domain)

Dedication

To my sisters, who have been an inspiration, encouragement and joy to me. You’ve propelled me to be all I could be. I love ya’ll.

Chapter One

Introduction

Throughout history, we have seen how one life can change nations, and even the world. From the Garden of Eden, when the decision of one person brought death upon the entire human race, to one man who invented a website that changed the way the world interacts, we see that a single life can bring great change. Think of Moses, who marched into Egypt and set a nation free. William Wilberforce, whose determination finally brought slavery in England to an end. Thomas Edison, whose inventive spirit brought light to dark night and created endless potential. The Wright brothers, who believed it was possible to fly and opened the door of possibility that led us all the way to the moon. History books are filled with such stories. But have you ever considered how a pair of sisters might change history?

In this study, we will meet twelve fascinating women who, united with—or against—their sister, forged nations, inspired governments, ruled the greatest nations of the time, and changed the course of history. We will discover not only the major events of their lives, but also the relationship they shared with their sister, and how that affected their influence.

Is it possible for a woman to sustain such an impact? Is it possible that sisters have the capability to build or destroy simply by their lives and relationships with each other?

History will tell. And perhaps, along the way, you will be challenged to assess what influence you and your sibling may bestow upon our world. And maybe…just maybe…you will find the vision to unite with your own family and take on the evils of the world.

NOTE: For the sake of this ebook, photos have been posted in a photo gallery on our website so it doesn’t disrupt the formatting on your device. You can access those photos by clicking on the links throughout the chapters, or by visiting http://www.amberlemus.com/12sisterspics.html

Chapter Two

Athena and Artemis

Athena and Artemis (known to the Romans as Minerva and Diana) were the daughters of Zeus in Greek mythology. While these two figures are either legendary women whose deeds were stretched to extraordinary proportions or complete products of imagination, they did affect history, as we will see.

The Birth of Athena

Athena, considered the goddess of wisdom, handicraft, and war, was the principal deity of the Greek capital of Athens. Deep in the legends of Greek mythology, we find the story for which Athena is best known. The story of her...ahem...unusual birth.

To view a depiction of Athena’s birth, click here to visit the 12 Sisters Gallery.

As the story goes, her father—the mighty Zeus—was told that the child he fathered with Metis would be wiser and take the throne from him. This would be just punishment, since Zeus himself had taken the throne from his own father. Cronus, the father of Zeus, swallowed each of his own children after their birth, but Zeus took it one step further and swallowed pregnant Metis. Afterward, he developed a horrible headache from which he could find no relief. He suffered so much that he begged Hephaestus to split his head open to relieve the pressure. When Hephaestus obliged, Athena sprang fully grown, wearing weapons and armor, from the slit in his head. The image of a midwife wielding an axe to split Zeus’s head was a popular theme in the art of the ancient Greeks. Athena was often associated with owls, a symbol of wisdom, and olive trees, the symbol of peace. In some accounts, her armor was said to be made of the skin of a giant, hung with tassels of gold.

Of course, such tales are of little interest to us today, except for the fact that they had a tremendous influence upon the Greeks as well as the Romans, who in turn influenced the entire world. Especially America. But we’ll get to that in a moment.

According to the myth, Athena was Zeus’s favorite child and had great power. She was even allowed to use her father’s weapons, such as the thunderbolt. Athena was known as the virgin goddess, a warrior maiden and, therefore, had priestesses in her temples. She was widely worshiped but is most commonly remembered for the city of Athens, which emerged about the time that Greece went from monarchy to democracy. Her temple in Athens is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and was a religious hub for the Greeks.

Athena was also honored in several other Greek cities, including Sparta, Thebes, and Corinth. She was credited with many inventions, including the bridle—which gave humans the ability