The Women's Century: A Celebration of Changing Roles [Paperback]

'a brilliant record of the century' - Jenni Murray 'a fabulous book' - Maggie Philbin 'an accessible and well-illustrated history of the 20th century' - Living History 'a fine introduction to how the lives of our mothers, grandmothers and great-grandmothers changed more over 100 years than the previous thousand.' - Family History Monthly 'an absorbing read for anyone with an interest in social history, whatever gender.' - Your Family Tree

'A fabulous book.'

The twentieth century saw female roles change more rapidly than during any other period of history. In 1900 women were domestic creatures: wives, mothers, workers and ornaments. Some had long sought new rights and freedoms. In the course of a turbulent century - which included two World Wars and an explosion in technology and communications - women gained a vote and a voice, and by 2000 had permeated every male bastion from the professional workplace to the corridors of power. This illustrated survey charts that incredible journey in the UK. Women from all walks of life are featured in anecdotes from a wealth of sources including the National Archives.

Mary Turner taught history for many years, and was an A-level examiner. Since going freelance she has written widely on women's history, nostalgia and family history. Her articles have been published in The Lady, Yours, Bella, Practical Family History and Ancestors.