Barnhart, Joslyn,

The suffragist peace : how women's votes lead to fewer wars / Joslyn N. Barnhart, Robert F. Trager. - 1 online resource. - Oxford scholarship online . - Oxford scholarship online. .

Also issued in print: 2023.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

A deep and historical examination of how the political influence of women at the ballot box has shaped the course of war and peace. In the modern age, some parts of the world are experiencing a long peace. Nuclear weapons, capitalism and the widespread adoption of democratic institutions have been credited with fostering this relatively peaceful period. Yet, these accounts overlook one of the most dramatic transformations of the 20th century: the massive redistribution of political power as millions of women around the world won the right to vote. Through history and careful reasoning, this book examines how the political influence of women at the ballot box has shaped war and peace.

Specialized.

9780197629789 No price


Women--Suffrage--History--20th century.
Women and war--History--20th century.
Women and peace--History--20th century.
Women--Political activity--History--20th century.
Politics and Government.
Politics & government.

JF851 / .B37 2023

324.623