Women At The Hague - Jane Addams - Bog

Women At The Hague: The International Congress Of Women And Its Results (1915) is a book written by Jane Addams, a renowned American social worker, feminist, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. The book is a detailed account of the historic International Congress of Women held at The Hague in 1915, during the First World War. The congress was attended by over 1,200 women from different countries, who came together to promote peace and to find ways to end the devastating war. In the book, Addams provides a comprehensive overview of the congress, including its planning, organization, and proceedings. She also highlights the speeches, debates, and resolutions that were passed during the congress. The book also describes the challenges faced by the women delegates, who had to overcome cultural and linguistic barriers to work together towards a common goal.Moreover, the book provides an analysis of the impact of the congress on the peace movement, and how it influenced the formation of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF), an organization that still exists today. Addams also discusses the role of women in promoting peace and how their contributions can be harnessed to prevent future conflicts.Overall, Women At The Hague: The International Congress Of Women And Its Results (1915) is a seminal work that sheds light on the important role that women played in the peace movement during a time of global crisis. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of women's rights and the pursuit of peace.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.