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Annie Besant: A Modern Prophet

Annie Besant: A Modern Prophet

Besterman, Theodore

Hardcover

Religious BiographiesReligion General

ISBN10: 1161364943
ISBN13: 9781161364941
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 302
Weight: 1.63
Height: 0.69 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Annie Besant: A Modern Prophet is a biography written by Theodore Besterman about the life of Annie Besant, a British socialist, women's rights activist, and theosophist. The book chronicles Besant's life from her early years as a clergyman's daughter to her involvement in theosophy and her work as a political activist. Besterman explores Besant's contributions to theosophy, including her role as a leader in the movement and her work in promoting Eastern spiritual traditions in the West. The book also delves into Besant's political activism, including her involvement in the Indian independence movement and her work in promoting women's rights. Overall, Annie Besant: A Modern Prophet provides a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of one of the most influential women of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.1934. The author having already published a biography on Annie Besant, this book continues with the story of her life. Contents: brief chronicle; background; young religion; education; marriage; doubt in the Victorian Era; triumph of doubt; Charles Bradlaugh; atheism; the orator; birth control; a Christian father; politics and science; social protest; socialism; trade unionism; faith recaptured; The Secret Doctrine; H.P.B.; The Theosophical Society; new life; onward and upward; theosophy; India, a nation; back of beyond; on stepping stones; earthly, sensual, devilish; his master's voice; per ardua ad astra; challenge; phoenix no more; abstract.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.

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