Politics and Society: The Journals of Lady Knightley of Fawsley 1885-1913
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- Synopsis
- Louisa Mary, Lady Knightley of Fawnsley, was a woman of unusually wide interests, especially in the field of public affairs. In an age when few opportunities arose for women to make a contribution to political and feminist matters, Lady Knightley was an early pioneer of both causes. Denied the vote as a woman, she was a leading advocate of the campaign for constitutional, non-militant action to achieve the franchise, a cause which she continued to espouse until her death in 1913.Her later journals, written with warmth and humour, provide a fascinating picture of politics and society in England at a time of crucial change. Her journals provide many insights into rural politics following the Reform Acts of 1884 and 1885.
- Copyright:
- 2004
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 568 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781134269044
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780203326770, 9780415350204
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Date of Addition:
- 10/26/23
- Copyrighted By:
- and
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Nonfiction, Politics and Government
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- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.