The first biography of Ann Lee, founder of the American Shaker movement and female Messiah. From humble origins in 18th century Manchester, Ann Lee (or Mother as she liked to be known) became the visionary religious leader of a community of the faith
This 2004 book was the first intellectual biography of one of the very first English women philosophers. At a time when very few women received more than basic education, Lady Anne Conway wrote an original treatise of philosophy, her Principles of th
In over one hundred photographs, Anne's life before she was forced into hiding is uncovered. The photographs and excerpts from her diaries expose the worsening political situation and oppressive conditions that marked the last years of her life. Fina