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Title:
Amazons, abolitionists, and activists : a graphic history of women's fight for their rights
Summary:
"Graphic novel-style primer that covers the key figures and events that have advanced women's rights from antiquity to the modern era. ... Illuminates the stories of notable women throughout history--from queens and freedom fighters to warriors and spies--and the progressive movements led by women that have shaped history, including abolition, suffrage, labor, civil rights, LGBTQ liberation, reproductive rights, and more."-- Provided by publisher.
General Note:
Includes index.
Edition:
First edition.
Contents:
Women's rights in antiquity: the seed is planted -- Empresses, queens, and princesses: the power on the throne and behind it -- Slavery, colonialism, and imperialism: the rights of women under siege -- Suffrage and suffering: women fight for freedom -- The slow march to equality: civil rights and voting -- Women's rights, 1960s to 1980s: from the sexual revolution to the AIDS crisis -- Feminisms: corporate, inclusive, and more!
Physical Description:
195 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Publisher:
Ten Speed Press,
Publication Date:
2019
ISBN:
9780399581793
Publication Information:
California : Ten Speed Press, [2019]

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Call Number:
741.5 KENDALL
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