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The Suffragette Bombers: Britain's Forgotten Terrorists
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In the years leading up to the First World War, the United Kingdom was subjected to a ferocious campaign of bombing and arson. Those conducting this terrorist offensive were members of the Women's Social and Political Union; better known as the suffragettes. The targets for their attacks ranged from St Paul's Cathedral and the Bank of England in London to theaters and
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Hardcover, 192 pages
Published
October 19th 2014
by Pen & Sword Books
(first published July 2nd 2014)
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To question the virtue of Pankhurst and the Suffragette movement , is close to heresy. Their methods, according to this author, are today overlooked, but when documented, as they are here, they show an ugly pro- terrorist organisation using militant violence to attain their goals. Acts of terrorism, such as multiple bombings, attacks and other forms of protest became normal.
The author shows that the Suffragettes, if anything , inhibited progress to universal female suffrage. First, their goal ...more
The author shows that the Suffragettes, if anything , inhibited progress to universal female suffrage. First, their goal ...more
This was an interesting view on this movement. The author was not afraid to dispel the myths that surround Mrs Pankhurst and the W.S.P.U. Known as the suffragettes. It is an easy and compelling read from start to finish and had me hooked throughout. A throughly researched book with the facts laid bare and at last the spotlight shone on this movement as their actions speak for themselves. This is a must read for all interested in the women’s fight for equal rights.
Excellent book. It is not very long and it is very easy to reed. The author really shows the actions of the radical Women's Social and Political Union and really highlights their radicalism. The book is backed up by a number of sources including contemporary newspapers so we can say that the information presented in the book is credible. Webb manages to illustrate the motivations behind the radical action of the suffragettes and he shows how the WSPU was run and the tyrannical rule of Emmeline
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