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Roberts, Cokie.

Ladies of liberty : the women who shaped our nation / Cokie Roberts. - 1st ed. - New York : William Morrow, c2008. - xxiii, 481 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [403]-467) and index.

1797-1801: the presidency of John and Abigail Adams -- 1801-1805: the first term of Thomas Jefferson and the ladies of the place -- 1805-1809: the second term of Thomas Jefferson and women talking politics -- 1809-1813: the first term of James Madison and the presidentess -- 1813-1817: the second term of James Madison and "The bravest American soldier" -- 1817-1825: the presidency of James Monroe and some characters to contemplate.

ISBN: 9780060782344 006078234X

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Women--United States--Biography.
Women--History--United States--18th century.
Women--History--United States--19th century.
Politicians' spouses--United States--Biography.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
United States--History--1783-1815--Biography.
United States--History--1815-1861--Biography.

LC Class. No.: E302.5 / .R64 2007

Dewey Class. No.: 973.4092/2 B