"Ladies of Liberty: The Women Who Shaped Our Nation" by Cokie Roberts

"The story of early America's influential women. Robert's presents a colorful blend of biographical portraits and behind the scenes vignettes chronicling women's public rolls and private responsibilities."   Free shipping!

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"In this companion volume to her acclaimed history Founding Mothers, bestselling author and renowned political commentator Cokie Roberts brings to life the extraordinary accomplishments of women who laid the groundwork for a better society.

Recounted with insight and humor, and drawing on personal correspondence, private journals, and other primary sources, many of them previously unpublished, these are the fascinating and inspiring true stories of first ladies and freethinkers, educators and explorers.

Featuring an exceptional group of women—including Abigail Adams, Dolley Madison, Rebecca Gratz, Louise Livingston, Sacagawea, and others—Ladies of Liberty sheds new light on the generation of heroines, reformers, and visionaries who helped shape our nation, finally giving these extraordinary ladies the recognition they so greatly deserve."