A Short History Of Women's Rights From The Days Of Augustus To The Present Time

""A Short History Of Women's Rights From The Days Of Augustus To The Present Time"" is a book written by Eugene A. Hecker that provides a comprehensive overview of the struggles and achievements of women in their pursuit of equal rights throughout history. The book delves into the earliest records of women's rights movements during the Roman Empire, highlighting the contributions of influential women such as Cleopatra and Agrippina. It then moves on to discuss the emergence of feminist movements during the Enlightenment period and the fight for women's suffrage in the 19th and 20th centuries.Hecker also explores the intersectionality of women's rights, examining how race, class, and sexuality have influenced the progress of the movement. The book also covers key events such as the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations in 1948 and the landmark Roe v. Wade Supreme Court case in 1973.Overall, ""A Short History Of Women's Rights From The Days Of Augustus To The Present Time"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of women's rights and the ongoing struggle for gender equality.A Short History of Women's Rights From the Days of Augustus to the Present Time. With Special Reference to England and the United States. Second Edition Revised, With Additions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.