Böcker av Angela Woollacott

One of the first single-authored books to survey the role of sex and gender in the 'new imperial history', Gender and Empire covers the whole British Empire, demonstrating connections and comparisons between the white-settler colonies, and the colonies of exploitation and rule.

An analysis of oral histories, workers' journals, newspapers and official reports which presents a portrait of women munitions workers in Britain during World War I. The text demonstrates how working-class women were offered for the first time independence and a reliable income.