Sylvia Pankhurst: Suffragette, Socialist and Scourge of Empire (Revolutionary Lives)

From militant suffragette at the beginning of the twentieth century to campaigner against colonialism in Africa after the Second World War, Sylvia Pankhurst dedicated her life to fighting oppression and injustice. In this vivid biography Katherine Connelly examines Pankhurst's role at the forefront of significant developments in the history of radical politics. She guides us through Pankhurst's construction of a suffragette militancy which put working-class women at the heart of the struggle, her championing of the Bolshevik Revolution and her clandestine attempts to sabotage the actions of the British state, as well as her early identification of the dangers of Fascism. The book explores the dilemmas, debates and often painful personal consequences faced by Pankhurst which were played out in her art, writings and activism. It argues that far from being an advocate of disparate causes, Pankhurst's campaigns were united by an essential continuity which hold vital lessons for achieving social change. This lively and accessible biography presents Pankhurst as a courageous and inspiring campaigner, of huge relevance to those engaged in social movements today. -- From publisher's website From suffragette to campaigner against colonialism in Africa, Sylvia Pankhurst dedicated her life to fighting oppression and injustice. In this vivid biography, Katherine Connelly examines Pankhurst's role at the forefront of the history of radical politics. She guides us through Pankhurst's construction of a suffragette militancy which put working-class women at the heart of the struggle, her championing of the Bolshevik Revolution and her clandestine attempts to sabotage the actions of the British state, as well as her early identification of the dangers of fascism. The book explores the dilemmas, debates and often painful personal consequences faced by Pankhurst which were played out in her art, writings and activism. This lively biography presents Pankhurst as an inspiring and courageous campaigner, of huge relevance to those engaged in social movements today. Book jacket Intro -- Half-title Page -- Revolution -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Dedication -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- 1 Portrait of the Artist as a Young Woman -- 2 Suffragettes, Socialism and Sacrifice -- 3 Working For Their Own Emancipation -- 4 Resisting the War -- 5 Sylvia's Communism -- 6 Anti-Fascism, Women and Democracy -- 7 Fighting Imperialism in War and Peace -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Index Portrait Of The Artist As A Young Woman -- Suffragettes, Socialism And Sacrifice -- Working For Their Own Emancipation -- Resisting The War -- Sylvia's Communism -- Anti-fascism, Women And Democracy -- Fighting Imperialism In War And Peace. Katherine Connelly. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Lively and accessible biography of Sylvia Pankhurst, from suffragette to anti-Fascist activist