Women of the Republic

A groundbreaking interpretation of the American Revolution through women's eyesDrawn from the direct testimony provided by women in their letters, diaries, and legal records, Women of the Republic describes women's participation in the war, evaluates changes in their education in the late eighteenth century, and analyzes their status in law and society."A foundation text in women's history". -- Carroll Smith-Rosenberg, University of Michigan"A book that continues to open vistas to the American Revolution". -- Alfred Young, Newberry Library"Women of the Republic....broke new ground when it appeared, and is now the standard work for its subject". -- Anne Firor Scott, Duke University"A major contribution to the history of American ideas". -- Gerda Lerner, Washington PostKerber, Linda K. is the author of 'Women of the Republic' with ISBN 9780807840658 and ISBN 0807840653.