British Women in the Twentieth Century

British Women in the Twentieth Century is a book written by Elsie M. Lang that provides a comprehensive overview of the experiences and contributions of women in Britain throughout the 1900s. The book covers a wide range of topics, including women's suffrage, the impact of World War I and II on women's lives, changes in gender roles and expectations, and the rise of feminism and women's liberation movements. Lang also explores the lives of individual women who made significant contributions to British society, such as politicians, activists, artists, and writers. The book offers insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by women in the 20th century, as well as the social, cultural, and political factors that shaped their experiences. With its engaging and informative style, British Women in the Twentieth Century is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of women's rights and gender equality in Britain.1929. It is not the aim of this book to try and cover the whole field of British woman's achievement, nor to name all those who have taken part in it. Its object is to show the wonderful change in the position of women that has been brought about by the individual efforts of a few determined pioneers. For centuries women remained passively in the background, watching the antics of men on the stage of the world, ready to comfort, flatter and sustain, but not allowed out in the limelight. This work puts those pioneers in the limelight so that others may follow. Illustrated.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.