Mary Ritter Beard

Mary Ritter Beard (1876–1958) was an American historian who, alongside her more famous husband Charles A. Beard, co-authored several influential books on American history. She is recognized for her significant contributions to the field of women's history, arguably producing the first general work in this area, titled Women as a Force in History. Her work challenged traditional historical narratives by focusing on the roles and experiences of women, which had been largely excluded from academic history writing in the 19th century due to its focus on war, diplomacy, and politics.123