Roberts, Cokie.

Ladies of liberty : the women who shaped our nation / Cokie Roberts. - New York : William Morrow, 2007. - xxiii, 481 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references 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.

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sears--Women--United States
Biography.--United States--Women--History
18th century.--United States--Women--History
19th century.--Politicians' spouses--United States


Biography.--United States--History--1783-1815
Biography.--United States--History--1815-1861


Biography.

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