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History of Woman Suffrage, Volume V   By: (1851-1931)

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History of Woman Suffrage, Volume V by Ida Husted Harper is a comprehensive and engaging look at the ongoing struggle for women's rights in America. This fifth volume of the series delves into the years 1900-1920, a crucial period in the fight for suffrage and equality.

Harper meticulously documents the key events and individuals who played a pivotal role in the women's suffrage movement during this time, from the formation of the National American Woman Suffrage Association to the passage of the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote. She provides valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs faced by suffragists, shedding light on the dedication and perseverance it took to achieve their goals.

What sets this book apart is Harper's ability to bring history to life through vivid storytelling and detailed research. Her writing is both engaging and informative, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in women's history or the broader history of social movements in America.

Overall, History of Woman Suffrage, Volume V is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the struggles and triumphs of the women who fought for their right to participate in the democratic process. Harper's meticulous research and engaging writing style make this book a valuable addition to any history lover's library.

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THE HISTORY OF WOMAN SUFFRAGE

Edited by

IDA HUSTED HARPER

Illustrated with Copperplate and Photogravure Engravings

In Six Volumes

VOLUME V

1900 1920

AFTER SEVENTY YEARS CAME THE VICTORY

National American Woman Suffrage Association

Copyright, 1922, by National American Woman Suffrage Association

PREFACE

The History of Woman Suffrage is comprised in six volumes averaging about one thousand pages each, of which the two just finished are the last. While it is primarily a history of this great movement in the United States it covers to some degree that of the whole world. The chapter on Great Britain was prepared for Volume VI by Mrs. Millicent Garrett Fawcett, leader of the movement there for half a century. The accounts of the gaining of woman suffrage in other countries come from the highest authorities. Their contest was short compared to that in the two oldest countries on the globe with a constitutional form of government the United States and Great Britain and in the former it began nearly twenty years earlier than in the latter. The effort of women in the "greatest republic on earth" to obtain a voice in its government began in 1848 and ended in complete victory in 1920. In Great Britain it is not yet entirely accomplished, although in all her colonies except South Africa women vote on the same terms as men... Continue reading book >>


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