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Suffragettes and the Fight for the Vote Sarah Ridley

Suffragettes and the Fight for the Vote By Sarah Ridley

Suffragettes and the Fight for the Vote by Sarah Ridley


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Summary

A fascinating book that tells the story of the campaign for votes for women in Britain

Suffragettes and the Fight for the Vote Summary

Suffragettes and the Fight for the Vote by Sarah Ridley

This book tells the story of the campaign to get women the vote in Britain.
Beginning by looking at the role of women in the 19th Century and ending with the continuing struggle for equal rights for women in all parts of society, this is an essential read for young people aged 10 plus to understand the history of the women's movement on suffrage. It includes the suffragists' campaign. The book includes photos of key people in the campaign such as Millicent Garrett Fawcett, Emmeline Pankhurst and Emily Wilding Davison and ephemera such as force-feeding equipment, banners and medallions.

The book was long-listed for the 2017 SLA information book award. It is published ahead of 2018 - a landmark year that marks the centenary of the Representation of the People Act. This finally gave the vote to some women for the first time (women over 30, who owned property) and also gave the vote to all men (up until then, only about two-thirds of men had the vote). The Houses of Parliament are celebrating this centenary with their 'Vote 100' project. 2018 will also be the 90th anniversary of women gaining full voting equality with men in 1928.

Suffragettes and the Fight for the Vote Reviews

Quality non-fiction for KS1 and 2 is still something of a rarity, so Sarah Ridley's Suffragettes and the Fight for the Vote is particularly welcome. * Armadillo Magazine *
Beginning by looking at the role of women in the 19th Century and ending with the continuing struggle for equal rights for women in all parts of society, this is an essential read for young people aged 10 plus to understand the history of the women's movement on suffrage. * Parents In Touch *

About Sarah Ridley

Sarah Ridley has an enduring interest in history, the natural world and many other topics which has made her work as an editor and writer of children's information books endlessly fascinating. Some of her books have been shortlisted or longlisted for information book awards, including Dear Jelly Family Letters from the First World War and Suffragettes and the Fight for the Vote. Sarah lives in Colchester with her husband and her student daughter's guinea pigs.

Table of Contents

  • 1: Women's role in the 19th century
  • 1: The Petition
  • 1: Suffrage societies
  • 1: Women's Social and Political Union
  • 1: Deeds not words
  • 1: Hunger strikes
  • 1: Women's Freedom League
  • 1: Magazines and leaflets
  • 1: Propaganda and fund-raising
  • 1: Processions, marches and rallies
  • 1: Banners
  • 1: The Census and the Conciliation Bill
  • 1: Scaling up the action
  • 1: Derby Day, 1913
  • 1: First World War
  • 1: Votes for women
  • 1: Continuing struggle for equal rights
  • 1: Glossary
  • 1: Further information
  • 1: Index

Additional information

GOR008991213
9781445152615
1445152614
Suffragettes and the Fight for the Vote by Sarah Ridley
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Hachette Children's Group
20170608
48
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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