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New PDF release: Vanishing for the vote: Suffrage, citizenship and the battle

By Jill Liddington

Vanishing for the vote recounts what occurred on one evening, Sunday 2 April, 1911, whilst the Liberal govt demanded each family conform to its census standards. Suffragette firms suggested girls, all nonetheless voteless, to boycott this census.

Many did. a few wrote 'Votes for girls' boldly throughout their schedules. Others concealed in darkened homes or, in terms of Emily Wilding Davison, in a cabinet in the homes of Parliament.

Yet many didn't. Even a few suffragettes who may be anticipated to boycott made up our minds to conform - and accomplished a wonderfully exact agenda. Why?

Vanishing for the vote explores the 'battle for the census' arguments that raged throughout Edwardian England in spring 1911. It investigates why a few dedicated campaigners determined opposed to civil disobedience strategies, as a substitute opting to supply the govt with actual information for its well-being and welfare reforms.

This booklet plunges the reader into the turbulent global of Edwardian politics, so vividly recorded on census evening 1911. in accordance with a wealth of brand-new documentary facts, it deals compelling examining for heritage students and normal readers alike.

Sumptuously produced, with 50 illustrations and a useful Gazetteer of suffrage campaigners.

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