The Other Civil War: American Women in the Nineteenth Century

by C.C. Colbert, C.C. Colbert

A lively, comprehensive account of the struggle for women's rights at a vital time in our national history.

The American women who worked for our country's indepence in 1776 hoped the new Republic would grant them unprecedented power and influence. But it was not until the next century that a hardy group of pathbreakers began the slow march on the road to autonomy, a road American women continue to travel today. When The Other Civil War was first published in 1984, it was hailed as a thought-provoking narrative of women's lives, among the first books to bring together the new accomplishments of the then-infant discipline of women's history. This revised edition offers a thoroughly updated bibliography, including not only new books and articles but also Internet sources from the past fifteen years of innovative scholarship.

Genres: History, Womens Studies, Civil War, American History, Nonfiction

246 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1984

Reviews

[Ashley · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a very dense look at women's lives in the 19th century. I liked how the author described life for all kinds of different women, not just white women. It was very full of information which made it a bit more challenging than a casual read about feminism.

[Maddie]

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[Rachel Brune · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although this book of necessity covered a lot of ground in breadth, if not depth, I found it an excellent brush up on the history of women during the 19th century-their activities, their struggle to carve out a place for themselves, as well as their participation in daily life. With the centennial of women's right to vote still four years away, it helps to remember that some of the issues we face today had their birth in the struggles of the new country. Definitely recommend to those interested in American history.