History Of Woman Suffrage (Volume Ii) 1861-1876

By Elizabeth Cady Stanton

An essential record of argument and conviction. Read the fight for the vote as it unfolded. It changed public debate forever. History Of Woman Suffrage (Volume II) 1861-1876, assembled under the authority of Elizabeth Cady Stanton, brings together contemporaneous reports, speeches and correspondence that document how activists confronted the twin crises of civil war and Reconstruction. Equal parts feminist nonfiction anthology and civil rights documentary, this volume maps the tactics, rhetoric and setbacks that shaped the early voting rights movement in the 1860s United States. As a historical research collection its reach is broad: students of women's suffrage history and scholars in academic women's studies will find primary evidence for nineteenth century feminism and political reform activism; general readers will encounter passionate prose and moral argument; collectors will recognise classic suffragist writings that influenced public policy and public opinion. Its pages preserve voices often sidelined in standard histories, revealing the alliances and frictions that defined reform campaigns. Students of political culture will appreciate how correspondence and meeting records show everyday organising as much as public speeches. The volume's documentary character turns nineteenth century feminism into living testimony rather than abstraction. For teachers, librarians and researchers assembling course or archive material, it is a cornerstone of reconstruction era america studies. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. For casual readers tracing the roots of civil rights and for classic-literature collectors seeking authoritative Elizabeth Cady Stanton works, this edition balances faithful reproduction with thoughtful presentation, making a vital historical source accessible, readable and resonant. Scholars teaching academic women's studies and librarians building historical research collections will value the edition's readability and provenance. Its documents continue to inform debates in the modern voting rights movement, offering essential context for activists, commentators and students.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354302653
• ISBN13: 9789354302657
• Release Date: November 2020
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 988 Pages
• Weight: 4.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.9" x 8.5" x 11.0"