Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
11 books
About the Author
Laurel Thatcher Ulrich is a renowned American historian and professor emerita at Harvard University, celebrated for her pioneering work in women's history and early American studies. Drawing on meticulous archival research, Ulrich illuminates the lives of ordinary women whose stories have often been overlooked by traditional narratives. Her seminal book, A Midwife's Tale: The Life of Martha Ballard, Based on Her Diary, 1785-1812, reconstructs the daily experiences of an 18th-century midwife, healer, and mother through her extraordinary diary, earning the Pulitzer Prize for History in 1991. Ulrich's influential essay 'Well-Behaved Women Seldom Make History' has become a feminist rallying cry, inspiring generations to challenge conventional historical accounts. Through her scholarship, she bridges the gap between personal diaries and broader social histories, advocating for the recognition of women's vital contributions to American society.
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Books by Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
