The History of Women's Suffrage (The Complete Six-Volume Edition) (eBook)

Harriot Stanton Blatch, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, Matilda Gage, Ida H. Harper (Autoren)

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2022
6358 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654739163-0 (EAN)

Infos

The History of Women's Suffrage (The Complete Six-Volume Edition) stands as a monumental anthology chronicling the arduous struggle for women's voting rights in the United States. This collection, comprehensive in scope and diverse in literary style, weaves together speeches, letters, articles, and photographs to create a rich tapestry that embodies the fervor, despair, and eventual triumph of the suffrage movement. Within its pages, readers will encounter a dynamic range of voices and perspectives, each piece contributing its unique narrative to the broader story. The meticulous curation ensures that the anthology encapsulates the multifaceted nature of the campaign, highlighting standout contributions that have shifted the course of history. The contributing authors and editors, Harriot Stanton Blatch, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, Matilda Gage, and Ida H. Harper, are towering figures in feminist history, each bringing their distinct background and ideological perspectives to the collection. Collectively, their experiences and contributions span the entirety of the 19th and early 20th centuries—a period marked by significant social and political upheaval. Their alignment with various historical, cultural, and literary movements enriches the anthology, providing readers with a nuanced understanding of the suffrage movement's diversity and complexity. This comprehensive collection offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore the depths of the women's suffrage movement through the eyes of those who lived it. Recommended for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the history of civil rights, this anthology presents a multifaceted exploration of a pivotal period in American history. Its educational value lies not only in its historical documentation but also in its ability to foster dialogue between the past and present, urging readers to contextualize the ongoing struggle for equality and rights. The History of Women's Suffrage is more than a collection of texts; it is an invitation to witness and understand the relentless pursuit of justice and equality.

Autor

Harriot Stanton Blatch (1856–1940) was a prominent American writer, suffragist, and social reformer. Born to a family of women's rights activists, she was the daughter of Elizabeth Cady Stanton, a trailblazer in the suffrage movement. Blatch followed in her mother's formidable footsteps, advocating for the equality of women through her activism and literary contributions. Her scholarly work, 'The History of Women's Suffrage (The Complete Six-Volume Edition)', which she co-authored with other key figures such as Susan B. Anthony and Ida H. Harper, is a pivotal reference documenting the relentless struggle for women's voting rights in the United States (Stanton et al., 1881–1922). Blatch's writing was distinguished by its comprehensive historical narrative and its analytical vigor, underscoring her intellectual breadth and commitment to suffrage. She contributed significantly to both the transatlantic suffrage movement and the social politics of her time. Blatch's literary style combines meticulous research with a persuasive rhetoric that was instrumental in furthering the cause of women's rights, and her work remains an indispensable resource for scholars in the fields of women's studies, history, and political science.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 13.11.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Allgemeines / Lexika
• Schlagworte: 19th century feminist publications • 19th century suffrage movement • American civil rights history • A Thousand Splendid Suns • Elizabeth Cady Stanton activism • Feminism • feminist history books • feminist pioneers biographies • gender equality literary collections • gloria steinem • Half the Sky • Harriot Stanton Blatch writings • Hidden Figures • historical anthologies women's rights • historical feminist activism • I Am Malala • Lean in • Maya Angelou • political history of women authors • political strategy feminism • ratification 19th Amendment analysis • suffrage movement classics • suffragette movement texts • suffragist personal correspondence • Susan B. Anthony legacy • The Second Sex • We Should All Be Feminists • women's political activism narratives • women's suffrage literature • women's voting rights campaign