{"title":"Eliza Smith Brown","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEliza Smith Brown\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts compelling narratives that bring history to life with vivid detail and nuanced storytelling. Her works, such as \u003cem\u003eShe Devils at the Door\u003c\/em\u003e, explore the complexities of conflict and the human spirit within pivotal moments of military history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect rich, immersive accounts that blend meticulous research with evocative prose, offering fresh perspectives on historical events and the individuals who shaped them. Brown’s writing invites reflection on courage, resilience, and the untold stories behind the battles.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"she-devils-at-the-door-by-eliza-smith-brown-9780887486982","title":"She Devils at the Door","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe true story of the Gilded Age’s “political twins” who brought women’s suffrage and political reform to the city of Pittsburgh.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes troublemakers emerge from the most unlikely of places. This true story follows the lives of two daughters of the Gilded Age—Lucy and Eliza Kennedy—who were educated at Vassar College and became leaders of the suffrage movement. Then, after the Nineteenth Amendment was passed in 1920, they spent the next forty years fighting corruption in politics and government.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTenacious, smart, and witty, they captivated crowds, disarmed their opponents, and instilled particular dread among the corrupt politicians who were the unfortunate targets of their nonpartisan crusade. Their entry across the threshold of Pittsburgh’s City-County Building would reportedly invoke a flurry of hushed warnings through the halls: “The She Devils are at the door!” Together, Lucy and Eliza fought for the vote, empowered women to use it wisely, forced a mayor out of office in disgrace, took control of the city budget, exposed a series of scandals, spearheaded police reform, and launched a campaign that would eventually clear Pittsburgh of its smoky veil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing the true story of two powerful women, this book comes at a propitious time, reminding us how far women have come and how vigilant we must remain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShe Devils at the Door\u003c\/em\u003e by Eliza Smith Brown is an inspiring narrative that highlights the enduring fight for justice and equality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47536986849516,"sku":"9780887486982","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/81a24beba97cd21d74dddd2a750f0f91.jpg?v=1776903132"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/eliza-smith-brown.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}