Belle La Follette - Progressive Era Reformer (Hardcover)

Nancy C Unger

Series: Routledge Historical Americans

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In 1931, the New York Times hailed Belle Case La Follette as "probably the least known yet most influential of all the American women who have had to do with public affairs." A dedicated advocate for women's suffrage, peace, and other causes, she served as a key advisor to her husband, leading Progressive politician Robert La Follette. She also wielded considerable influence through her own speeches and journalism, as when she opposed racism by speaking out against the segregation of the federal government under President Woodrow Wilson. In a concise, lively, and engaging narrative, Nancy C. Unger shows how Belle La Follette uniquely contributed to progressive reform, as well as the ways her work was typical of women--and progressives--of her time. Supported by primary documents and a robust companion website, this book introduces students of American history to an extraordinary woman and the era of Progressive reform.

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Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Historical Americans
Release date:	September 2015
First published:	2016
Authors:	Nancy C Unger
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	218
ISBN-13:	978-1-138-77976-1
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > American history > General Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Humanities > History > World history > From 1900 > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gender studies > Women's studies > General Books > History > American history > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > History > World history > From 1900 > General Promotions
LSN:	1-138-77976-8
Barcode:	9781138779761