Women's Rights in the United States: A Documentary History

by Vivian C. Fox and Winston Langley

Book Overview

The 125 historical documents in this unique volume bring to life the triumphs, disappointments, and enduring contributions of women's struggle for equal rights in America. This work also reveals often-surprising sources of opposition, such as Abraham Lincoln and the U.S. Supreme Court. Organized into five chronological periods, the documents provide a flavor for the time period in which they were written. Each period and each document is preceded...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0275965279
• ISBN13: 9780275965273
• Release Date: December 1998
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.2" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

I am delighted with this find! An amazing book! 100%

I ordered this book knowing it probably held 'dated/out of date' information, especially since the copyright is from 1994. Oh, no! It's literally jam-packed, cover to cover with actual document writings, one for example, is document #5, a '17th century Quaker women's declaration' from 1675. These 125 documents, are written by women and men, from across centuries, and from all demographics and backgrounds. A truly amazing find, imho. If you're new to learning about Women's Rights, especially from historically personal perspectives, or wanting books for reference on the topic, I believe this to be an invaluable addition to your library.