Description
Explore the vibrant stories of 'Rebel Women Between the Wars,' a compelling multiple biography that uncovers the extraordinary lives of fearless women who defied societal norms in the interwar years. This essential read celebrates the struggles and triumphs of remarkable figures such as mountaineer Dorothy Pilley, the pioneering journalist Shiela Grant Duff, and the notable motorist Claudia Parsons. Each woman carved her path in male-dominated fields, from mountaineering to politics and engineering, challenging the status quo with their indomitable spirit and relentless determination.
Discover how these trailblazers not only achieved personal success but also inspired generations of women to pursue their passions. Through vivid eyewitness accounts, including novels, poems, journalism, and diaries, the book brings their stories to life, shedding light on the hard-won victories they achieved in a time of societal upheaval.
'Rebel Women Between the Wars' is more than just a collection of biographies; it's a rich tapestry of narratives that reveal the complexities of women's experiences during a pivotal era. With each page, readers will be inspired by the courage and resilience of these women who shaped the landscape of their time.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781526137111
Year: 2021
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781526137111
Year: 2021
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Description:
What did it mean to be a 'rebel woman' in the interwar years? Taking the form of a multiple biography, this book traces the struggles, passions and achievements of a set of 'fearlessly determined' women who stopped at nothing to make their mark in the traditionally masculine environments of mountaineering, politics, engineering and journalism. From the motorist Claudia Parsons to the 'star' reporter Margaret Lane, the mountaineer Dorothy Pilley and the journalist Shiela Grant Duff, the women charted in this book challenged the status quo in all walks of life, alongside writing vivid, eye-witness accounts of their adventures. Recovering their voices across a range of texts including novels, poems, journalism and diaries, Rebel women between the wars reveals their inch by inch gains won through courageous and sometimes controversial and dangerous actions.
Discover how these trailblazers not only achieved personal success but also inspired generations of women to pursue their passions. Through vivid eyewitness accounts, including novels, poems, journalism, and diaries, the book brings their stories to life, shedding light on the hard-won victories they achieved in a time of societal upheaval.
'Rebel Women Between the Wars' is more than just a collection of biographies; it's a rich tapestry of narratives that reveal the complexities of women's experiences during a pivotal era. With each page, readers will be inspired by the courage and resilience of these women who shaped the landscape of their time.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781526137111
Year: 2021
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781526137111
Year: 2021
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Description:
What did it mean to be a 'rebel woman' in the interwar years? Taking the form of a multiple biography, this book traces the struggles, passions and achievements of a set of 'fearlessly determined' women who stopped at nothing to make their mark in the traditionally masculine environments of mountaineering, politics, engineering and journalism. From the motorist Claudia Parsons to the 'star' reporter Margaret Lane, the mountaineer Dorothy Pilley and the journalist Shiela Grant Duff, the women charted in this book challenged the status quo in all walks of life, alongside writing vivid, eye-witness accounts of their adventures. Recovering their voices across a range of texts including novels, poems, journalism and diaries, Rebel women between the wars reveals their inch by inch gains won through courageous and sometimes controversial and dangerous actions.