Ladies of liberty : the women who shaped our nation / Cokie Roberts.

Author/creator Roberts, Cokie
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : William Morrow, 2007.
Descriptionxxiii, 481 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects
Women--United States. --Biography.
Women--United States. --History. --18th century.
Women--United States. --History. --19th century.
Politicians' spouses--United States. --Biography.
United States--History. --1783-1815. --Biography.
United States--History. --1815-1861. --Biography.

Contents 1797-1801: the presidency of John and Abigail Adams -- 1801-1805: the first term of Thomas Jefferson and the ladies of the place -- 1805-1809: the second term of Thomas Jefferson and women talking politics -- 1809-1813: the first term of James Madison and the presidentess -- 1813-1817: the second term of James Madison and "The bravest American soldier" -- 1817-1825: the presidency of James Monroe and some characters to contemplate.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN9780060782344
ISBN006078234X

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks E 302.5 .R64 2007 ✔ Available Place Hold