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Nancy: The Story of Lady Astor by Adrian Fort (Paperback, 2013)
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The glamorous page-turning story of the incredible life of Nancy Astor, Britain's first female MP. In 1919, Nancy Astor became the first woman to take a seat in parliament. She was not what had been expected. Far from a virago who had suffered for the cause of female suffrage, she was already near the centre of the ruling society that had for so long resisted the political upheavals of the early twentieth century, having married into the family of one of the richest men in the world. She was not even British. She would prove to be a trailblazer and beacon for the generations of women who would follow her into Parliament. This new biography charts Nancy Astor's incredible story, from penury in the American South, to a lifestyle of the most immense riches, from the luxury of Edwardian England, through the 'Jazz Age', and on towards the Second World War- a world of great country estates, lavish town houses and the most sumptuous entertainments, peopled by the most famous and powerful names of the age. But hers was not only the life of power, glamour and easy charm- it was also defined by principles and bravery, by war and sacrifice, by love and bitter disputes. With glorious, page-turning brio, Adrian Fort has brought to life this restless, controversial American dynamo, an unforgettable woman who left a deep and lasting imprint on the political life of our nation.Product Identifiers
PublisherVintage Publishing
ISBN-139781845951610
eBay Product ID (ePID)176272084
Product Key Features
Number of Pages400 Pages
Publication NameNancy: the Story of Lady Astor
LanguageEnglish
SubjectGovernment
Publication Year2013
TypeTextbook
AuthorAdrian Fort
Subject AreaBiographies & True Stories
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height198 mm
Item Weight289 g
Item Width129 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorAdrian Fort
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- 08 Sep, 2021
A life as remarkable as the period in which it was lived
A beautifully written account of a remarkable life. Incredibly well-researched, but wearing its learning lightly, it brings to life a period of history that today seems barely believable.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
