In this eye-opening companion volume to her acclaimed history
Founding Mothers, number-one New York Times bestselling author and
renowned political commentator Cokie Roberts brings to life the
extraordinary accomplishments of women who laid the groundwork for
a better society. Recounted with insight and humor, and drawing on
personal correspondence, private journals, and other primary
sources, many of them previously unpublished, here are the
fascinating and inspiring true stories of first ladies and
freethinkers, educators and explorers. Featuring an exceptional
group of women--including Abigail Adams, Dolley Madison, Rebecca
Gratz, Louise Livingston, Sacagawea, and others--Ladies of Liberty
sheds new light on the generation of heroines, reformers, and
visionaries who helped shape our nation, finally giving these
extraordinary ladies the recognition they so greatly deserve.
General
Imprint: |
HarperCollins Publishers
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
March 2009 |
First published: |
March 2009 |
Authors: |
Cokie Roberts
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Dimensions: |
135 x 203 x 23mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - B-format
|
Pages: |
512 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-06-078235-1 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
Books >
History >
General
|
LSN: |
0-06-078235-8 |
Barcode: |
9780060782351 |
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