Ladies of Liberty: The Women Who Shaped Our Nation
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In this eye-opening companion volume to her acclaimed history Founding Mothers, number-one New York Times bestselling author and renowned political commentator Cokie Roberts brings to life the extraordinary accomplishments of women who laid the groundwork for a better society. Recounted with insight and humor, and drawing on personal correspondence, private journals, and other primary sources, many of them previously unpublished, here are the fascinating and inspiring true stories of first ladies and freethinkers, educators and explorers. Featuring an exceptional group of women—including Abigail Adams, Dolley Madison, Rebecca Gratz, Louise Livingston, Sacagawea, and others—Ladies of Liberty sheds new light on the generation of heroines, reformers, and visionaries who helped shape our nation, finally giving these extraordinary ladies the recognition they so greatly deserve. The Washington Post - Charlotte Hays Roberts, a veteran Washington journalist and the daughter of former representative Lindy Boggs and the late Hale Boggs, the powerful congressman from Louisiana, is perfectly placed to observe the ins and outs of Washington women. But a note of caution: If you expect a feminist "herstory" with an ideological bent, you'll be disappointed. However, if you love gossipy history, with lively quotes from primary sources (these ladies were fabulous correspondents!), then you'll enjoy this book.
Acknowledgments and Author's Note xiIntroduction xv1797-1801: The Presidency of John and Abigail Adams 11801-1805: The First Term of Thomas Jefferson and the Ladies of the Place 641805-1809: The Second Term of Thomas Jefferson and Women Talking Politics 1211809-1813: The First Term of James Madison and the Presidentess 1831813-1817: The Second Term of James Madison and "The Bravest American Soldier" 2471817-1825: The Presidency of James Monroe and Some Characters to Contemplate 323Recipes 395Cast of Characters 399Notes 403Photograph Credits 469Index 471
