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100 1 _aAstor, Nancy Witcher Langhorne Astor, Viscountess,
_d1879-1964
245 1 0 _aMy Two Countries
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2019-03-13
508 _aProduced by Tim Lindell, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"My Two Countries" by Viscountess Nancy Witcher Langhorne Astor is a collection of speeches and reflections written in the early 20th century, notably around the 1920s. This book captures the essence of Astor's experiences as the first woman elected to the British Parliament and her perspectives on women's participation in politics. The likely topic revolves around the intersections of her American and British identities, gender roles, and the need for cooperative governance that blends the strengths of both men and women. In "My Two Countries," Lady Astor shares her unique journey as a politician, discussing her motivations, the challenges she faced, and her vision for a more balanced and just society. Through a series of poignant reflections, she emphasizes the importance of women's contributions to political life, advocating for their active engagement at local and central levels. Astor argues that women bring essential qualities like compassion and moral courage, which are vital for clean and effective governance. Her exchanges with various members of Parliament and American audiences highlight her belief in unity and understanding between nations, as well as her commitment to peace and social reform, rooted in a shared humanity across the Atlantic. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aReconstruction (1914-1939)
653 _aWomen -- Political activity
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59054
999 _c99880
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