Woman, Church and State: A Historical Account of the Status of Woman Through the Christian Ages: with Reminiscences of MatriarchateIn her most important work, Matilda Joslyn Gage, founder of the Women's National Liberal Union, attacks the religious ideas and customs which historically have oppressed women. |
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