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You Daughters of Freedom

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You Daughters of Freedom by Clare Wright delves into the pivotal role Australian women played in the global suffragette movement. The book highlights the achievements of five pioneering women who contributed to shaping democracy, focusing on their struggles for gender equality and social justice. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Australia, it celebrates the courage and impact of these trailblazers in the fight for women's rights worldwide.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by history and the struggle for women's suffrage, particularly in Australia and its global impact. Dive into an inspiring narrative of pioneering women who championed democracy and fought for equality, blending rich historical research with compelling storytelling.

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Part two in the Democracy Trilogy by the internationally-renowned and Stella Prize-winning author of The Forgotten Rebels of Eureka, Clare Wright.

A groundbreaking work of storytelling and scholarship from Dr Clare Wright, winner of the Stella Prize for The Forgotten Rebels of Eureka.

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A groundbreaking work of storytelling and scholarship from Dr Clare Wright, winner of the Stella Prize for The Forgotten Rebels of Eureka.

For the ten years from 1902, when Australia's suffrage campaigners won the vote for white women, the world looked to this trailblazing young democracy for inspiration.

Clare Wright's epic new history tells the story of that victoryβ€”and of Australia's role in the subsequent international struggleβ€”through the eyes of five remarkable players: the redoubtable Vida Goldstein, the flamboyant Nellie Martel, indomitable Dora Montefiore, daring Muriel Matters, and artist Dora Meeson Coates, who painted the controversial Australian banner carried in the British suffragettes' monster marches of 1908 and 1911.

Clare Wright's Stella Prize-winning The Forgotten Rebels of Eureka retold one of Australia's foundation stories from a fresh new perspective. With You Daughters of Freedom she brings to life a time when Australian democracy was the envy of the worldβ€”and the standard bearer for progress in a shining new century.

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You Daughters of Freedom receives high praise for bringing to light the impactful stories of Australian women's suffrage and their significant influence on global gender equality movements. Clare Wright is celebrated for her engaging storytelling, combining detailed historical research with a narrative flair that captivates readers and restores the significance of these pioneering women in public consciousness. This inspiring book is recognised both for its educational importance and its entertaining, vibrant recounting of a noteworthy period in history.

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ISBN: 9781922268181

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 September 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 236.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 576

About the Author

Dr Clare Wright is an award-winning historian and author who has worked as an academic, political speechwriter, historical consultant and radio and television broadcaster. Her most recent book, The Forgotten Rebels of Eureka, won the 2014 Stella Prize and the 2014 NIB Award for Literature and was shortlisted for many other awards.

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