02182cam a22003133u 4500 27192 UtSlPG 20260610133624.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 JK Menzies, Sutherland, active 1840-1883 Political Women, Vol. 1 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-11-07 Produced by Audrey Longhurst, Emanuela Piasentini and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Political Women, Vol. 1" by Sutherland Menzies is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the lives and political involvements of several notable women in history, particularly during the tumultuous period of the Fronde in France. By focusing on figures such as Anne de Bourbon and the Duchess de Longueville, the author delves into how these women navigated and influenced the political landscape, often with devastating personal sacrifices. The opening of the book introduces the author's intentions, emphasizing the unique position of women who actively engaged in the political arena during pivotal historical moments. Menzies draws attention to the potential detrimental impacts of such political pursuits on the personal lives of these women, illustrating how their ambitions often led to sacrifices in terms of family, happiness, and reputation. The early chapters specifically highlight Anne de Bourbon's background and her political endeavors, setting the stage for further exploration of her life and the dramatic role she played during a time characterized by intrigue and civil unrest. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Women -- Biography Women in politics -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27192 68101 68101