INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY MARCH 8 BY MICHAEL WALSH

From ancient times, the rise and fall of landscapes and panoramas have enchanted man.  Yet none captivated him as much as the rise and fall of a woman’s flowing curves. 

A restless man gazes deep into the heavens, and he peers into the deepest oceans.  Yet, to truly lose himself, all he needs to do is gaze into the depths of a woman’s eyes.

Over two millennia, people created and perfected thousands of musical instruments. He has not yet created a musical instrument that equals the charm of a woman’s melodic voice. Her voice, singing an aria or a lullaby, is unparalleled.

If we removed the inspiration of women, our art would lose its essence. Poetry, literature, sculpture, and music would lack stimulation. Then our art galleries would be eerily empty. Our libraries and theatres would also lack vitality.

Man is overawed by the greatness of nature. He is never more spellbound than when witnessing the process of reincarnation at the birthing bed.

A glance through the history books suggests that power is not only behind the throne but also on the throne. This is the true manifestation of women’s power.

England remembers its hapless and cruel kings. Yet, the personification of Britain is the female Britannia. She is named after the Brettaniai tribes of those sceptre isles. 

The English revere Boadicea (1^st Century AD).  She was the only British leader to humble the Roman Empire.  Her French nemesis, Joan of Arc (1412 – 1431), before meeting her fiery fate, humbled the vainglorious English.

England’s monarchy stretches back over a millennium. Two monarchs that immediately spring to mind are Queen Elizabeth 1 (1533 – 1603). Queen Victoria (1819 – 1901) is another prominent figure.

Arguably, the first was the genesis of the British Empire. The reign of Elizabeth 1 certainly elevated England for the first time to world power status. 

During the reign of Queen Victoria, Britain became the world’s greatest empire. Before her reign, Britain was no more significant than the competing continental powers, France and Spain.

Queen Victoria was crowned Empress of India, the only such title bestowed upon an English head of state. Taking one country in isolation hardly makes a point. 

Russia’s Peter the Great is revered, but Catherine the Great (1729 – 1796) is more so.  Catherine’s ambitions Westernised and modernised Russia. 

During the reign of Catherine the Great, Russia became the only country with frontiers spanning three continents. These continents were Europe, Asia, and America.

Spain, Europe’s most machismo nation, was finally unified. The Moors’ 700 years of occupation ended. This was achieved by Spain’s one notable monarch, Queen Isabella I (1451 – 1504). 

During the reign of Isabella, Spain achieved world power status to rival that of England. The Spanish monarch sponsored Christopher Columbus, who, whilst not necessarily discovering America, certainly founded it. 

The Austro-Hungarian Habsburg Empire was enormously powerful and lasted 800 years. It was Europe’s longest-lasting dynasty. Maria Theresa of Austria (1717 – 1780) consolidated its power.

Mankind’s odyssey has been lantern-lit by women, not all of them monarchs.  The roll call of world-shaping women is impressive: Cleopatra, Helen of Troy. ……

In all fields of activity, women may not dominate in numbers. However, they do take the podium by bringing about great change. This change is mostly for the good. 

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