My Own Story

by Emmeline Pankhurst Narrated by LibriVox Community

Overview

Emmeline Pankhurst was a British political activist and leader of the British suffragette movement. She was widely criticized for her militant tactics, but her work is recognised as a crucial element in achieving women's suffrage in Britain. In her autobiography, written and published just as the Great War was breaking out, Pankhurst tells of her experiences in fighting for women's rights. (Summary by Petra)

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"She shaped an idea of women for our time; she shook society into a new pattern from which there could be no going back." —Time


"She put body and soul at the service of liberty, equality and fraternity and secured a triumph for them." —Rebecca West


"Emmeline Pankhurst fought for women's suffrage with indomitable courage." —Guardian

Product Details

BN ID:	2940169220582
Publisher:	LibriVox
Publication date:	08/25/2014

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