Annie Besant

Annie Besant: An Autobiography is a memoir written by Annie Besant, a prominent British socialist, theosophist, women's rights activist, and Indian independence leader. The book chronicles Besant's life from her childhood in London to her involvement in various social and political movements in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.Besant's memoir provides a detailed account of her experiences as a young woman struggling to make ends meet in Victorian England, her conversion to Theosophy, and her subsequent rise to prominence as a speaker and writer on spiritual and social issues. The book also explores Besant's involvement in the women's suffrage movement, her work as a labor organizer, and her role in the Indian nationalist movement.Throughout her autobiography, Besant reflects on her personal beliefs and philosophies, including her commitment to social justice and her belief in the power of education to transform individuals and societies. The book also offers insights into the political and social climate of the time, including the rise of socialism, the impact of colonialism on India, and the struggle for women's rights.Overall, Annie Besant: An Autobiography is a fascinating and insightful account of the life and work of one of the most important figures of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1893 Edition.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.