Female Imperialism and National Identity: Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire

by Katie Pickles and Katie Pickels

Book Overview

Through a study of the British Empire's largest women's patriotic organisation, formed in 1900, and still in existence, this book examines the relationship between female imperialism and national identity. It throws new light on women's involvement in imperialism; on the history of 'conservative' women's organisations; on women's interventions in debates concerning citizenship and national identity; and on the history of women in white settler...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0719063914
• ISBN13: 9780719063916
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Manchester University Press
• Length: 209 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"