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The first scholarly appraisal of Fawcett in over 30 years, this book reproduces and contextualises Fawcett's essential speeches, pamphlets and newspaper columns to tell the story of her dynamic contribution to public life. Drawn together, they reveal Fawcett the individual throughout her 61 years of campaigning in the public eye.

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'essential reading for anyone interested in the history of the British women's suffrage movement and Millicent Garrett Fawcett's enduring legacy.' Women's History Review 'There is much need among contemporary feminists for inspiration from this book's evidence of the formidable fortitude, optimism, determination and generous spirit of activists like Millicent Garrett Fawcett. For students and scholars of English social and political life, the broader history of women's rights globally or even those who simply wish to appreciate the pace of a different time, this book is a must read (and it is accessible as a free open access PDF!).' LSE Review of Books

'essential reading for anyone interested in the history of the British women's suffrage movement and Millicent Garrett Fawcett's enduring legacy.' Women's History Review 'There is much need among contemporary feminists for inspiration from this book's evidence of the formidable fortitude, optimism, determination and generous spirit of activists like Millicent Garrett Fawcett. For students and scholars of English social and political life, the broader history of women's rights globally or even those who simply wish to appreciate the pace of a different time, this book is a must read (and it is accessible as a free open access PDF!).' LSE Review of Books

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Melissa Terras is Professor of Digital Cultural Heritage at the University of Edinburgh‘s College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS). She leads digital aspects of CAHSS research as Director of the Edinburgh Centre for Data, Culture and Society, and is Director of Research in the Edinburgh Futures Institute. She previously directed UCL Centre for Digital Humanities in UCL Department of Information Studies, where she was employed from 2003-2017. She is a Fellow of the Alan Turing Institute, and Trustee of the National Library of Scotland. You can generally find her on twitter @melissaterras. Elizabeth Crawford is the author of a number of key works about women's suffrage: The Women’s Suffrage Movement: A reference guide 1866–1928 (Routledge); The Women’s Suffrage Movement: A regional survey (Routledge); Enterprising Women: The Garretts and their circle (Francis Boutle); Campaigning for the Vote: Kate Parry Frye’s suffrage diary (Francis Boutle); and The Great War: The People’s Story – Kate Parry Frye: The Long Life of an Edwardian Actress and Suffragette (ITV Ventures). She also sells antiquarian books, postcards, pamphlets and ephemera by and about women (womanandhersphere.com).

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