Quote by Antonia Fraser

I think there has been a great deal of valuable revisionism in women's history.

I think there has been a great deal of valuable revisionism

Summary

This quote suggests that there has been a significant and positive reexamination of women's history. It implies that there was a need to revise and reshape the traditional narratives and perceptions surrounding women's roles and contributions in history. This process of revisionism is seen as valuable because it sheds new light on women's experiences, achievements, and struggles, challenging previously established biases and achieving a more inclusive and accurate portrayal of women's history.

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By Antonia Fraser

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