“In their (women) quest for rights they have naturally placed emphasis on their wrongs rather than their achievements and possessions, and have retold history as a story of their long martyrdom”
Quote by Mary Ritter Beard
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A Woman Making History: Mary Ritter Beard Through Her Letters
A Woman Making History: Mary Ritter Beard Through Her Letters is a compilation of letters from Mary Ritter Beard, an influential historian known for her work on the history of women and the American economy. The letters reveal her intellectual development, her thoughts on historical events, and her personal experiences. This collection offers a rare and intimate look at the life and work of one of the most significant historians of her era. more
Author
Mary Ritter Beard
Mary Ritter Beard was an American historian known for her research on women's history. Her book 'The American Woman: Her Past and Present' had a profound impact on gender studies. more
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