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“Siegel vividly describes how the feminist activism kick-started in 1919 crossed national borders and racial and class divides and propelled the women’s rights movement through the rest of the twentieth century…This sparkling, character-driven history will captive readers interested in the suffrage movement and feminist history.” Publishers Weekly
“The first book that takes a comprehensive look at women’s activism during the critical diplomatic events following the end of World War I…Focused biographies of these key leaders are placed in the context of both their activities and political developments in their home countries.” Library Journal
“Janet Metzger’s narration is steady and rhythmic in a way that pulls the listener into the flow of this work…This story of a neglected part of history is well told.” AudioFile
“Deeply researched and elegantly written.” Erez Manela, author of The Wilsonian Moment
“A stunning retelling of the Great War’s aftermath and how women rose up at the war’s end to demand a different and better world…This is history and drama at its finest.” Dorothy Sue Cobble, coauthor of Feminism Unfinished
“Few scholars have this capacity for such beautiful writing. The book is truly engaging, and readers will come to ‘know’ the key figures in really personal ways.” Louise Edwards, author of Women Warriors and Wartime Spies of China
“An outstanding contribution to our understanding of the post–World War I period. A beautifully written, inspiring page-turner!” Karen Offen, author of European Feminisms, 1700-1950