This book provides a chronological narrative of women's experiences from the 17th century to the present, 21th century. Synthesizing recent scholarship with her own work in primary and archival sources, the author evokes the voices of individuals to enliven the account, detailing how women of various social strata were affected by and shaped historical change.
The reference book offers a presentation of the contributions, achievements, and personal stories of American women during the American Civil War in the 19th century. Incorporating the most recent scholarship as well as excerpts from diaries, letters, newspapers, and other primary source documents, this Encyclopedia encompasses the wartime experiences of famous and lesser-known women of all ethnic groups.