💰 Think women were absent from economic history? Think again.

Economica is a fascinating and fiery retelling of global economic history through a long-overdue lens: women’s contributions. From ancient Mesopotamia to modern-day capitalism, Victoria Bateman reclaims the stories of forgotten female entrepreneurs, labourers, innovators, and visionaries—and she does it with clarity, wit, and undeniable passion.

I was genuinely surprised by how engaging this was. Bateman takes sweeping economic concepts and grounds them in human stories, making this both intellectually satisfying and deeply readable. The blend of global perspective, historical depth, and social justice made for a powerful read. It’s part history, part economic analysis, and part rallying cry.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Insightful, accessible, and eye-opening. Perfect for readers of economic history, feminist nonfiction, or anyone who’s ever wondered where the women were in the wealth-building story (spoiler: they were there all along).

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!

Economica turned out to be a surprisingly engaging dive into economic ideas woven with narrative flair. Bateman manages to make complex concepts feel accessible without watering down the subject matter. I found myself appreciating the way she tied in social justice themes and real-world implications, almost like reading a story that challenges the status quo.

If you’re curious about economics and enjoy thoughtful prose that puts theory into a human context, give this one a try.
Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5)

I loved this book. An important book documenting economic history for women across the globe from the beginning of documented evidence. Written in an easy to read style, it is engaging, thought provoking and learnt many things. Thank you to the author, please write more non-fiction! Thank you to #netgalley and the publisher for an ARC.