02602cam a22003133u 4500 64972 UtSlPG 20260610134511.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 HC Woodhull, Victoria C. (Victoria Claflin), 1838-1927 A lecture by Victoria Claflin Woodhull ...: The review of a century; or, the fruit of five thousand years Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-03-31 Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "A Lecture by Victoria Claflin Woodhull ...: The Review of a Century; or, The Fruit of Five Thousand Years" by Victoria Claflin Woodhull is a historical address delivered in the Boston Theatre in the late 19th century. This lecture encapsulates Woodhull's radical ideas and social critiques, particularly regarding political, industrial, and societal conditions of her time. It tackles the oppression faced by women, minorities, and laborers, moving through themes of democracy, economic disparity, and the necessity for transformative social change. In her lecture, Woodhull emphasizes the historical journey of the United States, reflecting on the struggles for independence and the ideals these struggles were meant to uphold, including freedom and equality. She critiques contemporary society's failure to realize these ideals, particularly for women, whom she identifies as political slaves alongside other marginalized groups like Indigenous peoples and the Chinese. Woodhull argues for a reformation of the political system and societal structures to ensure that all individuals have equal rights and opportunities. The address is rich with historical references, philosophical musings, and calls for both individual and collective responsibility toward societal evolution, making it a significant manifesto for social change during her time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- Social conditions -- 1865-1918 United States -- Economic conditions -- 1865-1918 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64972 105795 105795