Suffrage

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, this book offers a detailed and engaging history of the women’s suffrage movement, highlighting its key leaders and activists from its roots in the Civil War era through to pivotal victories. Historian Ellen Carol DuBois explores the perseverance and strategic efforts of suffragists, including efforts to build coalitions and overcome significant obstacles like the Jim Crow era. The narrative also emphasizes the movement’s broader impact, such as efforts to influence laws and increase women’s political participation, providing a comprehensive and lively account of a landmark chapter in American democratic history.