Annie Wood Besant (Clapham, London October 1, 1847 – Adyar, India September 20, 1933) was a prominent Theosophist, women's rights activist, writer and orator.
Her father died when she was young and left the family almost penniless. Annie’s mother was forced to support the family by running a boarding house for boys at Harrow. She raised the money for a private tutor for Annie in this way.
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Ancient Wisdom - Online book on theosophy, by Annie Besant.
Annie Besant - A speech given at Manchester UK, 18 October 1897.
Evolution and Occultism - Online book by Annie Besant.
Last KH-letter - Last letter from Mahatma Koot Hoomi to Annie Besant.
Mrs. Besant and Madame Blavatsky - Article by Annie Besant, defending H.P. Blavatsky.
Pain - It's Meaning and Use - Extended quotes from an article by Annie Besant.
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The seven principles of man - Book by Dr. Annie Besant discusses the seven fold constitution of man.
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The Seven Principles of Man by Annie Besant - Annie's work, The Seven Principles of Man.
Theosophy - Online book by Annie Besant.
Theosophy - An article based on a lecture by Annie Besant on the subject of theosophy.
Why I do not Believe in God - A pamphlet originally published in 1887 regarding Annie's views on God.
Why I Do Not Believe In God - Article by Annie Besant.
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