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Annie Besant (n e Wood; 1 October 1847 - 20 September 1933) was a British socialist, theosophist, women's rights activist, writer, orator, educationist, and philanthropist. Regarded as a champion of human freedom, she was an ardent supporter of both Irish and Indian self-rule... Read Full Overview

Annie Besant (n e Wood; 1 October 1847 - 20 September 1933) was a British socialist, theosophist, women's rights activist, writer, orator, educationist, and philanthropist. Regarded as a champion of human freedom, she was an ardent supporter of both Irish and Indian self-rule... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original: Marriage, As It Was, As It Is, and As It Should Be by Annie Besant

Reproduction of the original: Marriage, As It Was, As It Is, and As It Should Be by Annie Besant

First published in 1879, "Marriage - As It Was, As It Is, and As It Should Be" is a short pamphlet written by British writer and activist Annie Besant on the subject of marriage and women's marital rights. Within it Besant outlines the contemporary British marriage laws, which... Read Full Overview

Marriage, As It Was, As It Is, and As It Should Be: A Plea for Reform, has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary... Read Full Overview

Annie Besant (n e Wood; 1 October 1847 - 20 September 1933) was a British socialist, theosophist, freemason, women's rights and Home Rule activist, educationist, and campaigner for Indian nationalism. Regarded as a champion of human freedom, she was an ardent supporter of both... Read Full Overview

"Marriage" from Annie Besant. British socialist, theosophist, women's rights activist, writer and orator and supporter of Irish and Indian self-rule (1847 - 1933).

Marriage, As It Was, As It Is, And As It Should Be is a classic marriage study by Annie Besant. Naturally, in the savage state, women shared the fate of the physically weak, not only because, as a rule, they are smaller-framed and less muscular than their male comrades, but also... Read Full Overview

""Marriage, As It Was, As It Is, And As It Should Be: A Plea For Reform"" is a book written by Annie Wood Besant in 1882. The book is a comprehensive study of the institution of marriage, exploring its historical origins, its current state, and the author's vision for its future... Read Full Overview

Annie Besant's "Marriage, As It Was, As It Is, And As It Should Be: A Plea for Reform" offers a powerful snapshot of Victorian-era debates surrounding marriage law and women's rights. This meticulously prepared print edition allows readers to engage directly with a vital voice... Read Full Overview

Marriage, As It Was, As It Is, And As It Should Be: A Plea For Reform is a book written by Annie Wood Besant and published in 1882. The book explores the history of marriage, its current state, and the author's vision for its future. Besant argues that marriage has been used... Read Full Overview

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections
such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact,
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Marriage, As It Was, As It Is, And As It Should Be: A Plea For Reform (1882) is a book written by Annie Wood Besant, an English socialist, theosophist, and women's rights activist. The book explores the history of marriage, its current state, and proposes reforms for a better... Read Full Overview

Marriage, As It Was, As It Is, And As It Should Be (A Plea for Reform) by English Theosophist, Freethinker, and social activist, Annie Besant was originally published in 1882.