TY - BOOK AU - Besant,Annie TI - The ancient wisdom SN - 1864763612 U1 - 299.934 22 PY - 2005/// CY - Stepney, S. Aust. PB - Axiom Publishing KW - Theosophy N1 - "This is an abridged version of the original 1897 edition" -- T.p. verso N2 - Annie Besant was a prominent member of the British Theosophist, fought for the rights of women especially those in the unhealthy factories on poor wages. Besant was a strong advocate for Indian independence moving to India in 1893 until her death. This immersion in India helped define her beliefs in Theosophy ER -