Woman Making History Mary Ritter Beard Through Her Letters

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Historian, social reformer, and women's suffrage campaigner, Beard (1876-1958) was one of the most prominent intellectuals of her day. Coauthor with her husband, Charles A. Beard, of The rise of American civilization and other works in US history, she also founded the modern field of women's history. This collection of 141 letters is interspersed with editor Cott's commentary and introduced by Cott's essay that analyzes Beard's life work, her companionship with her husband, and the evolution of her views on women's history. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)