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A history of three important women activists, Annie Besant, Kageyama Hideko, and Mother Jones, and their struggles in England, Japan, and the United States respectively.

Chronicles the life of Martin Luther, discussing his pursuit of free inquiry, his impact on the creation of the Protestant religion, his role as the forerunner of the modern age, and other related topics.

A biography of the German monk who led the Protestant Reformation in Europe from its beginning in 1517 until his death in 1546.

A biography of the wealthy Chicago socialite who used her money to advance worthy city causes and to improve the lives of working women.

A biography of the former slave who became an outspoken antislavery and women's rights activist in the United States.

Presents the life of the woman whose devotion to social work led to her establishing Hull House in Chicago and who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1931.

A biography of the determined woman who worked to improve the lives of children, the poor, and adult workers.

Presents the life and accomplishments of Henry Bergh, founder of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Contains over one hundred alphabetically arranged articles that provide information about the lives and activities of international civil rights activists, antislavery reformers, human rights advocates, Nobel Peace Prize winners, and philanthropists; and includes timelines, sidebars, quotations, and other reference tools.

Episodes in American history from the perspective of those working for change.