One of America’s most compelling First Ladies; Mary Lincoln possessed a unique vantage point on the events of her time; even as her experiences of the constraints of gender roles and the upheaval of the Civil War reflected those of many other women. The story of her life presents a microcosm through which we can understand the complex and dramatic events of the nineteenth century in the United States; including vital issues of gender; war; and the divisions between North and South. The daughter of a southern; slave-holding family; Mary Lincoln had close ties to people on both sides of the war. Her life shows how the North and South were interconnected; even as the country was riven by sectional strife. In this concise narrative; Stacy Pratt McDermott presents an evenhanded account of this complex; intelligent woman and her times. Supported by primary documents and a robust companion website; this biography introduces students to the world of nineteenth-century America; and the firsthand experiences of Americans during the Civil War.
#429853 in Books Gillian Thomas 2016-03-08 2016-03-08Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.50 x 1.09 x 6.35l; .0 #File Name: 1137280050304 pagesBecause of Sex One Law Ten Cases and Fifty Years That Changed American Women s Lives at Work
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A Must Read For Women and MENBy Karen GuthrieThis is an easy and interesting read that brings you into the lives of these courageous and the lawyers who defended them. I sent a copy to each of my daughters. I had hoped a woman president (HILLARY) would have been the topping to this great book. A must read for women AND men. When women are denied jobs and paid less; it hurts the entire family- generation after generation.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy Wade RathkeVery helpful reminder of how hard this fight always is!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Well written and informativeBy L. HarnettThis overview of the cases related to gender based discrimination was entertaining and informative. With each chapter focusing on one case - the flow is easy to stick with - and avoiding the repetition common in other books of this type.
