Georgian Feminists : Ten 18th Century Women Ahead of Their Time.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wilson, Rebecca Sophia Katherine.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Women--History.

Women.

Feminists--Biography.

Feminists.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (198 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Havertown : Pen & Sword Books Limited, 2025.

Summary:

This book explores the lives and contributions of ten remarkable women from the Georgian era who challenged societal norms and expectations. Set between 1714 and 1837, the book examines how these women navigated a rigid class system and a male-dominated society to leave lasting impacts in various fields such as literature, science, activism, and exploration. Highlighting figures like Jane Austen, Ada Lovelace, and Mary Anning, the author Rebecca Wilson delves into their achievements and the societal barriers they overcame. The book not only celebrates their accomplishments but also provides historical context on the challenges faced by women during this transformative period. It is aimed at readers interested in women's history, social change, and the Georgian era, offering compelling insights into the resilience and ingenuity of these pioneering women. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Book Title

Copyright

Contents

Introduction

Sarah Pennington: Unfortunate Mother

Mary Wollstonecraft: First of a New Genus

Dido Elizabeth Belle: Spark of the Abolitionist Movement

Plates

Jane Austen: Hopeful Romantic

Hester Stanhope: Non-conformist Adventurer

Elizabeth Fry: Angel of Prisoners

Mary Fildes: Peterloo Survivor

Anne Lister: First Modern Lesbian

Mary Anning: Palaeontological Pioneer

Ada Lovelace: Enchantress of Number

Notes

Bibliography

Index

Back Cover.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781399069298

1399069292

9781399069274

1399069276

OCLC:

1499720568