Women in British Politics, c.1689-1979

'This overview of women and politics broadens the definition of political action and raises some core arguments and ideas that will stimulate discussion. The work offers a good historiographical guide and is a welcome addition to history undergraduate reading lists as a first point of reference for a range of political arenas where women were active.' - Sue Johnson, University of Worcester, UK

This account examines some of the areas of women's political activity in Britain from the Glorious Revolution to the election of the first female Prime Minister in 1979. It shows how women had worked in a variety of arenas and organizations before the suffrage campaign and explores the directions their political activity took afterwards.This account examines some of the areas of women's political activity in Britain from the Glorious Revolution to the election of the first female Prime Minister in 1979. It shows how women had worked in a variety of arenas and organizations before the suffrage campaign and explores the directions their political activity took afterwards.