My Two Countries by Viscountess Nancy Witcher Langhorne Astor Astor
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"My Two Countries" by Viscountess Nancy Witcher Langhorne Astor is a collection of speeches and reflections written in the early 20th century, notably around the 1920s. This book captures the essence of Astor's experiences as the first woman elected to the British Parliament and her perspectives on women's participation in politics. The likely topic revolves around the intersections of her American and British identities, gender roles, and the need for cooperative governance
that blends the strengths of both men and women. In "My Two Countries," Lady Astor shares her unique journey as a politician, discussing her motivations, the challenges she faced, and her vision for a more balanced and just society. Through a series of poignant reflections, she emphasizes the importance of women's contributions to political life, advocating for their active engagement at local and central levels. Astor argues that women bring essential qualities like compassion and moral courage, which are vital for clean and effective governance. Her exchanges with various members of Parliament and American audiences highlight her belief in unity and understanding between nations, as well as her commitment to peace and social reform, rooted in a shared humanity across the Atlantic. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Astor, Nancy Witcher Langhorne Astor, Viscountess, 1879-1964 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 23007474 |
| Title | My Two Countries |
| Credits |
Produced by Tim Lindell, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Reconstruction (1914-1939) |
| Subject | Women -- Political activity |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 59054 |
| Release Date | Mar 13, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 300 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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