The Advance of Woman: From the Earliest Times to the Present (1912)

The Advance of Woman: From the Earliest Times to the Present is a book written by Jane Johnstone Christie in 1912. The book provides a comprehensive account of the progress of women from ancient times to the early 20th century. It highlights the struggles and achievements of women throughout history, and how they have fought for their rights and freedom.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a particular period in history. It begins with the early civilizations of Egypt, Greece, and Rome, where women had limited rights and were often confined to domestic roles. It then moves on to the Middle Ages, where women were largely excluded from public life and education.The book also covers the Renaissance, the Enlightenment, and the Industrial Revolution, which brought significant changes for women. It discusses the emergence of the women's suffrage movement and the fight for women's rights, including the right to vote and access to education and employment.The Advance of Woman is a valuable resource for anyone interested in women's history and the struggle for gender equality. It provides a fascinating insight into the progress of women throughout history, and how their contributions have shaped the world we live in today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.