I know something about how the first encyclopedias were developed in the 18th century. And those encyclopedias almost completely excluded the history of women. And it's one argument that we make all the time. (Adrianne Wadewitz)

I know something about how the first encyclopedias were developed in the 18th century. And those encyclopedias almost completely excluded the history of women. And it's one argument that we make all the time.

Adrianne Wadewitz

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