Polish Immigrants and American Reform: Eight Leaders in the Antebellum Women's Rights and Anti-Slavery Movements
James S. Pula
(Author)
Description
Between the American Revolution and the Civil War, two of the most persistent themes in American history were immigration and the growth of reform movements, among them women's rights and the antislavery crusade. The front ranks of these movements were swollen with recent arrivals.
Eight individuals of Polish ancestry made noteworthy contributions to the betterment of women's status in the U.S. and to the eradication of human bondage. This collection of biographical articles provides their personal background information, explanation of their contributions, commentary by their contemporaries and historical interpretation of their significance.
Product Details
Price
$59.94
Publisher
McFarland & Company
Publish Date
June 08, 2023
Pages
194
Dimensions
6.0 X 9.0 X 0.33 inches | 0.0 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781476691916
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James S. Pula is a professor emeritus of history at Purdue University Northwest. The author of numerous books, his work has been recognized with honorary membership in the Iron Brigade Society, three Oskar Halecki Prizes, the Gambrinus Prize in History, the U.S. Army Historical Foundation Distinguished Writing Award, and the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland, among others.