An important intervention into a vibrant area of scholarship, this volume of essays creates a dialogue between the histories of imperialism and of women and gender. Engaging critically with both traditional British imperial history and colonial discourse analysis, the essays demonstrate how feminist historians can play a central role in creating new histories of British imperialism.
Following an introductory survey of the developing field, the book is arranged into three sections, dealing respectively with the imposition and impact of the empire within Britain. Chronologically, the focus...

This comprehensive study of women anti-slavery campaigners fills a serious gap in abolitionist history. Covering all stages of the campaign, Women Against Slavery uses hitherto neglected sources to build up a vivid picture of the lives, words and actions of the women who were involved, and their distinctive contribution to the abolitionist movement. It looks at the way women's participation influenced the organisation, activities, policy and ideology of the campaign, and analyses the impact of female activism on women's own attitudes to their social roles, and their participation in...