Women and Political Activism in France, 1848-1852

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Focusing on the personal struggles of ten remarkable French women activists from diverse economic backgrounds, the narrative explores their collective fight for inclusion in the rights achieved during the 1848 revolt against the July Monarchy. Ranging in age from 20 to 52, these women—Eugenie Niboyet, Eugenie Foa, and others—embody a shared commitment to advancing their economic and political rights, highlighting their unique contributions to the feminist movement during a pivotal historical moment.