Publisher's Synopsis
The Life of Emmeline Pankhurst: The Suffragette Struggle for Women's Citizenship is a biography written by E. Sylvia Pankhurst about her mother, Emmeline Pankhurst, who was a leading figure in the British suffragette movement. The book chronicles Emmeline's life from her childhood in Manchester to her involvement in the suffragette movement and her eventual death in 1928. Emmeline's activism began in the late 19th century when she joined the Women's Franchise League, which was campaigning for women's right to vote. She later founded the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU), which became known for its militant tactics, including hunger strikes and window smashing. Emmeline was arrested and imprisoned multiple times for her activism, but she continued to fight for women's suffrage until it was granted in 1918. The book also explores Emmeline's personal life, including her marriage to Richard Pankhurst and her relationships with her children. E. Sylvia Pankhurst provides a detailed and intimate portrait of her mother, drawing on personal letters and diaries as well as historical records. Overall, The Life of Emmeline Pankhurst is a compelling and informative account of one of the most important figures in the fight for women's rights. It sheds light on the struggles and sacrifices of the suffragette movement and the role that Emmeline Pankhurst played in shaping the course of history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
