Politics and Society
The Journals of Lady Knightley of Fawsley 1885-1913
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, History
| Author: | Peter Gordon | ISBN: | 9781134269044 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | February 16, 2006 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | Peter Gordon |
| ISBN: | 9781134269044 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | February 16, 2006 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
Louisa Mary, Lady Knightley of Fawnsley, was a woman of unusually wide interests, especially in the field of public affairs. In an age when few opportunities arose for women to make a contribution to political and feminist matters, Lady Knightley was an early pioneer of both causes. Denied the vote as a woman, she was a leading advocate of the campaign for constitutional, non-militant action to achieve the franchise, a cause which she continued to espouse until her death in 1913.
Her later journals, written with warmth and humour, provide a fascinating picture of politics and society in England at a time of crucial change. Her journals provide many insights into rural politics following the Reform Acts of 1884 and 1885.
Louisa Mary, Lady Knightley of Fawnsley, was a woman of unusually wide interests, especially in the field of public affairs. In an age when few opportunities arose for women to make a contribution to political and feminist matters, Lady Knightley was an early pioneer of both causes. Denied the vote as a woman, she was a leading advocate of the campaign for constitutional, non-militant action to achieve the franchise, a cause which she continued to espouse until her death in 1913.
Her later journals, written with warmth and humour, provide a fascinating picture of politics and society in England at a time of crucial change. Her journals provide many insights into rural politics following the Reform Acts of 1884 and 1885.
