New York: Simon and Schuster, 1982. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. BCE. A fascinating collection of biographical treatments of various rich and powerful women form the 1870s through to around the end of World War 2, reflecting upon their life experiences, their accomplishments and impact upon the surrounding society, their philanthropic and cultural work, the challenges they faced, their political interests, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains glossy illustrations, bibliography, indexed, 308pp., d.j. shows light edgewear with one two-inch closed edgetear. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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Seller: JB Books (US)
Seller's Inventory #: 00010747
Title: Grandes Dames, The
Author: Birmingham, Stephen
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: Very Good
Edition: BCE
ISBN 10: 0671255851
ISBN 13: 9780671255855
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1982
Keywords: US HISTORY, WOMEN, GENDER ISSUES, FEMINISM, BIOGRAPHY, SOCIETY, CULTURE, ARTS, PHILANTHROPY
Bookseller catalogs: General; Us History;

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