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Letters of Great Women

Extraordinary correspondence from history's remarkable women
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Letters of Great Women by Lucinda Hawksley offers a captivating collection of correspondence from influential women throughout history. The book brings to light the personal thoughts, struggles, and achievements of figures such as queens, artists, writers, and activists. Through these letters, readers gain intimate insights into the pivotal moments and movements shaped by these extraordinary women.
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This captivating collection might appeal to you if you enjoy exploring the personal histories and thoughts of influential women throughout time. Dive into their intimate letters, which offer a window into their lives, revealing their passions, struggles and contributions to culture and society. It's a perfect read for those interested in historical insights and the enduring impact of women's words.

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A collection of the most inspiring, illuminating, poignant and compelling correspondence from remarkable women through history.

A window into the private worlds of some of the most extraordinary women in history, from around the world and all walks of life.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description
Letters of Great Women is a collection of the most inspiring, illuminating, poignant and compelling correspondence from remarkable women through history. Including 100 letters from figures in the arts, politics, entertainment, activism and the military, as well as ordinary yet remarkable women, historian Lucinda Hawksley has carefully selected diverse, extraordinary dispatches from women across all walks of life, from all around the world.

Composed of biographical synopses, archival images and the transcribed letters themselves, Letters of Great Women opens a portal to some of the most significant moments and burning issues in global history, as well as the everyday joys, sorrows and struggles of women's lives.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787394490

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 October 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Welbeck

Illustration: 250 clr and b&w photos

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 218.0mm

Height: 282.0mm

Weight: 1120g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Lucinda Hawksley is an author, art historian, public speaker and broadcaster. An authority on literature, social history and women's history, Lucinda has published over 20 books includingLizzie Siddal: The Tragedy of a Pre-Raphaelite Supermodel andMarch Women March. She is the great-great-great-granddaughter of Charles Dickens, and is a patron of the Charles Dickens Museum.

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