Portrait of Annie Besant

Annie Besant

Annie Besant was a British socialist, theosophist, freemason, women's rights and Home Rule activist, educationist and campaigner for Indian nationalism. She was an ardent supporter of both Irish and Indian self-rule. She became the first female president of the Indian National Congress in 1917.

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Christianity: Its Evidences, Its Origin, Its Morality, Its History

"Christianity: Its Evidences, Its Origin, Its Morality, Its History" by Annie Besant is a critical examination of the foundational aspects of Christia...

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The changing world, and lectures to theosophical students. Fifteen lectures delivered in London during May, June, and July, 1909

"The Changing World and Lectures to Theosophical Students" by Annie Besant is a collection of lectures delivered during the early 20th century, specif...

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Marriage, As It Was, As It Is, and As It Should Be: A Plea for Reform

"Marriage, As It Was, As It Is, and As It Should Be: A Plea for Reform" by Annie Besant is a socio-political treatise written in the late 19th century...

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Evolution of Life and Form Four lectures delivered at the twenty-third anniversary meeting of the Theosophical Society at Adyar, Madras, 1898

"Evolution of Life and Form" by Annie Besant is a collection of lectures delivered in the late 19th century. The work provides a deep exploration of t...

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My Path to Atheism

"My Path to Atheism" by Annie Besant is an introspective series of essays written in the late 19th century. The work chronicles the author's journey f...

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London Lectures of 1907

"London Lectures of 1907" by Annie Besant is a collection of public lectures delivered in London, likely in the early 20th century. The lectures explo...

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Autobiographical Sketches

"Autobiographical Sketches" by Annie Besant is a collection of personal reflections and narrative excerpts that provide insight into the author's life...

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Theosophy and Life's Deeper Problems Being the Four Convention Lectures Delivered in Bombay at the Fortieth Anniversary of the Theosophical Society, December, 1915

"Theosophy and Life's Deeper Problems" by Annie Besant is a collection of philosophical lectures written in the early 20th century. The text distills ...

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An Introduction to Yoga

"An Introduction to Yoga" by Annie Besant is a series of lectures that delves into the philosophy and practice of Yoga, presented in the early 20th ce...

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The Christian Creed; or, What it is Blasphemy to Deny

"The Christian Creed; or, What it is Blasphemy to Deny" by Annie Besant is a critical text that scrutinizes the foundational beliefs of Christianity, ...

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Is the Bible Indictable? Being an Enquiry whether the Bible Comes within the Ruling of the Lord Chief Justice as to Obscene Literature

"Is the Bible Indictable?" by Annie Besant is an inquiry published in the late 19th century that examines whether the Bible can be classified as obsce...

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Avatâras Four lectures delivered at the twenty-fourth anniversary meeting of the Theosophical Society at Adyar, Madras, December, 1899

"Avatâras" by Annie Besant is a collection of four lectures delivered at the Theosophical Society's anniversary meeting in the late 19th century. The ...

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Death—and After?

"Death—and After?" by Annie Besant is a theosophical publication written in the early 20th century. The text aims to provide a straightforward exposit...

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The Basis of Morality

"The Basis of Morality" by Annie Besant is a philosophical treatise written in the early 20th century. This work examines the foundations of ethics an...

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The Case for India

"The Case for India" by Annie Besant is a historical account delivered as a presidential address at the Indian National Congress in the late 19th cent...

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Annie Besant: An Autobiography

"Annie Besant: An Autobiography" by Annie Besant is a personal memoir written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the life and experiences of ...

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Esoteric Christianity, or The Lesser Mysteries

"Esoteric Christianity, or The Lesser Mysteries" by Annie Besant is a scholarly examination of the hidden aspects of Christian teachings, written in t...

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Thought-Forms

"Thought-Forms" by Annie Besant and C. W. Leadbeater is a philosophical exploration of the nature of thoughts and their manifestations, written in the...

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Occult Chemistry: Clairvoyant Observations on the Chemical Elements

"Occult Chemistry: Clairvoyant Observations on the Chemical Elements" by Annie Besant et al. is a scientific publication written in the early 20th cen...

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