Annie Besant

The book ""Annie Besant"" written by Geoffrey West is a comprehensive biography of the life and works of Annie Besant, a prominent British social reformer, feminist, and theosophist. The book traces Besant's life from her early years in London, her conversion to theosophy, and her subsequent rise to prominence as a leader in the Theosophical Society. West provides a detailed account of Besant's involvement in various social and political causes, including her advocacy for women's rights, labor reform, Indian independence, and her controversial role in the ""Match Girls' Strike"" of 1888. The book also explores Besant's spiritual beliefs and her contributions to the Theosophical movement, including her collaboration with the Indian philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti.Through extensive research and analysis, West offers a nuanced portrait of Besant's life and legacy, highlighting both her achievements and her flaws. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the social and political climate of late 19th and early 20th century Britain, and the role that Besant played in shaping it. Overall, ""Annie Besant"" is a compelling and insightful biography of a remarkable woman whose impact is still felt today.1928. A short biography of this fascinating woman whose life ranged from being the wife of a clergyman, to being denounced as an atheist and radical. Annie Besant fought for liberalism, became a Theosophist, then traveled to India where her teachings brought about amazing results. It attempts to deal with the life and personality of Mrs. Besant in what the author believes to be a truly neutral standpoint.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.