A Short History of Women's Rights From the Days of Augustus to the Present Time. with Special Reference to England and the United States. Second Edition Revised, With Additions.

"A Short History of Women's Rights" by Eugene A. Hecker is a journey through time that examines how women's rights have changed from the days of ancient Rome to the early 1900s, especially in England and the United States. The author aims to give readers a clear overview of the progress women have made toward equality, studying how different cultures and laws have treated women over the centuries. Hecker starts by explaining how historical evidence and original documents are important to understanding women's rights, noting that there was no single book about this topic for English readers at the time. He looks at women's roles and legal standing in ancient societies, showing how laws and cultural beliefs have influenced women's rights. He encourages the reader to think about how legal rights and society's attitudes are intertwined.