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This is a book review on “Western Women’s History,” written by Professor Yi Zhaoyin and published in 2009 by The Commercial Press. The book has over 600 pages and 70,000 words. It is one of the first books on women’s history and feminism to be published in China. Yi’s depiction of women’s history ranges from ancient Greek and Roman society to the 20th century. A distinction is made between women’s history and gender history. Through feminist movements, Western women gained significant social and political rights. The reviewer expresses dismay that there was never a similar feminist movement in China.