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LoC No.: 23007474

Title: My Two Countries

Note: Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

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Summary: "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.)

Author: Astor, Nancy Witcher Langhorne Astor, Viscountess, 1879-1964

EBook No.: 59054

Published: Mar 13, 2019

Downloads: 43

Language: English

Subject: Reconstruction (1914-1939)

Subject: Women -- Political activity

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 23007474

Title: My Two Countries

Note: Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Tim Lindell, David E. Brown, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "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.)

Author: Astor, Nancy Witcher Langhorne Astor, Viscountess, 1879-1964

EBook No.: 59054

Published: Mar 13, 2019

Downloads: 43

Language: English

Subject: Reconstruction (1914-1939)

Subject: Women -- Political activity

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.