Women and the Texas Revolution

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Women and the Texas Revolution
Author : Mary L. Scheer
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Publisher : University of North Texas Press
Language : English
Release Date : 29 March 2024
ISBN : 9781574414691
Pages : 255 pages
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Women and the Texas Revolution by Mary L. Scheer Book PDF Summary

"Historically, wars and revolutions have offered politically and socially disadvantaged people the opportunity to contribute to the nation (or cause) in exchange for future expanded rights. Although shorter than most conflicts, the Texas Revolution nonetheless profoundly affected not only the leaders and armies, but the survivors, especially women, who endured those tumultuous events and whose lives were altered by the accompanying political, social, and economic changes.

Women and the Texas Revolution

"Historically, wars and revolutions have offered politically and socially disadvantaged people the opportunity to contribute to the nation (or cause) in exchange for future expanded rights. Although shorter than most conflicts, the Texas Revolution nonetheless profoundly affected not only the leaders and armies, but the survivors, especially women, who endured

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