reformers

Biographical portraits of twenty-nine individuals who fought for human rights, from Roger Williams and Thomas Paine to Eleanor Roosevelt and Martin Luther King.

The story of one of the most unique and courageous women in American history, Sojourner Truth.

Biographies of American women whose activities in the area of social reform made a positive impact on our society.

Looks at the life of Mrs. Margaret Brown, discussing her childhood, youth, and marriage, and explaining how she got the nickname "unsinkable Molly Brown" after her experiences on the "Titanic.".

Examines the lives of seven men and women who became known for their political activism during the 1960s, including Martin Luther King, Jr., Dagmar Wilson, Tom Hayden, Cesar Chavez, Betty Friedan, Abbie Hoffman, and Angela Davis.

A biography of the African-American lawyer and social reformer who is known for her work on behalf of children's rights.

Tells the story of Sojourner Truth, discussing her childhood as a slave, and looking at her work to secure the rights of all women after she gained her freedom.

A collection of portraits, quotations, and biographical sketches of American political activists, writers, and social reformers.

Lauro Martines presents a new analysis of the life of fifteenth-century Italian preacher Savonarola and his impact on the Renaissance.