ABSTRACT

This unique collection of extracts is taken from women's journals and magazines - both British and American - on the eve of the twentieth century. Arranged by subject, the collection focuses on what this pivotal moment represented for women and includes an introduction to women's journalism of the period.
The rapidly changing conditions then surrounding a woman's world are illustrated here by sections on:
* monarchy
* women and war
* colonial women
* the politics of emancipation
* and girlhood.

chapter |5 pages

Introduction

chapter 1|13 pages

The New Century

chapter 2|64 pages

Futures

chapter 3|57 pages

Retrospects

chapter 4|29 pages

Politics

chapter 5|23 pages

Colonials

chapter 6|10 pages

War

chapter 7|22 pages

Girls

chapter 8|13 pages

Christmas

chapter 9|9 pages

Advertising

chapter 10|7 pages

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