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24 alternatives to The Civil Wars of Julia Ward Howe: A Biography

A pioneer who fought her own creative freedom & independence

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. The Civil Wars of Julia Ward Howe: A Biography launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
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