Common Sense and a Little Fire# traces the personal and public lives of four immigrant women activists who left a lasting imprint on American politics. Though they have rarely had more than cameo appearances in previous histories; Rose Schneiderman; Fannia Cohn; Clara Lemlich Shavelson; and Pauline Newman played important roles in the emergence of organized labor; the New Deal welfare state; adult education; and the modern women's movement
#1371897 in Books The University of North Carolina Press 2012-03-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 .75 x 6.45 x 9.47l; .63 #File Name: 0807835234224 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Outstanding service and product.By Mike WhiteheadExceeded expectations. Received book exactly as described. Outstanding service!!0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Revolution vs. Civil WarBy Sid DowellFleche establishes a good argument for the classification of a Revolution for America's Civil War based on similarities between the Civil War and the revolutions sweeping Europe during 1848. His argument goes hand in glove with that of Roberts' Distant Revolutions: 1848 and the Challenge to American Exceptionalism.9 of 11 people found the following review helpful. The American Civil War as part of a worldwide movement.By James W. DurneyWe like to think of "OUR" Civil War as a uniquely American event. We understand international diplomacy plays a part in the war but our concentration is on events in America. We see the causes of the war as longstanding American events with almost no outside influences. We know that the American Civil War resulted from American problems while providing an American solution. The author is not trying to change this perception. Nor does he say their is anything wrong with it. In fact; he hardly acknowledges its' existence.This book looks at the American Civil War as being part of a revolution sweeping European nations in the early to mid-1800s. It started with revolutions in South America; spread to Europe and in time to America. The common thread of the movement is a people wishing to break free and establish a nation of their own. This is a novel idea and one the author does a good job explaining and supporting. This includes seeing Southerners as a distinct people within the United States.The United States was very supportive of the revolts in South America and Europe. This put them at a disadvantage when confronted with a revolt of their own. This forces them to attempt to establish differences between a revolt by Southerners and Pole or Hungarians. At the same time; Southerners are making a real effort to establish themselves as distinct people. This is a very interesting look at an almost unknown facet of the war. The gymnastics involved are amusing even as they are deadly serious.This is a well-researched book; with excellent endnotes; a full Bibliography and index. The author presents an intelligent well-supported position that is very convincing as he opens a new area of study and extends the diplomatic part of the war. While this is not an easy read or an exciting one; it is a worthwhile one. After reading this book; you will never think of the American Civil War as a uniquely American event again.
