Isbn: 9781025368498 - emily hobhouse (5 resultados)

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Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'Emily Hobhouse' is a compelling biography by A. Ruth Fry that chronicles the life and tireless humanitarian efforts of one of the most significant figures in early 20th-century activism. The work provides a detailed account of Hobhouse's courageous journey to South Africa during the Second Boer War, where she became an outspoken critic of the British military's scorched-earth policy and the dire conditions within concentration camps.This biography explores Hobhouse's profound impact on international humanitarian standards and her unwavering commitment to social justice. Fry highlights how Hobhouse's reports shocked the British public and forced significant policy changes, saving countless lives. Beyond her work in Africa, the narrative touches upon her later life as a pacifist and advocate for the vulnerable during World War I.As a study of moral courage and political agitation, 'Emily Hobhouse' serves as an essential record of a woman who challenged the establishment to uphold human rights. It remains a vital resource for readers interested in British history, women's studies, and the history of humanitarianism.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. "Emily Hobhouse" is a compelling biography by A. Ruth Fry that chronicles the life and tireless humanitarian efforts of one of the most significant figures in early 20th-century activism. The work provides a detailed account of Hobhouse's courageous journey to South Africa during the Second Boer War, where she became an outspoken critic of the British military's scorched-earth policy and the dire conditions within concentration camps.This biography explores Hobhouse's profound impact on international humanitarian standards and her unwavering commitment to social justice. Fry highlights how Hobhouse's reports shocked the British public and forced significant policy changes, saving countless lives. Beyond her work in Africa, the narrative touches upon her later life as a pacifist and advocate for the vulnerable during World War I.As a study of moral courage and political agitation, "Emily Hobhouse" serves as an essential record of a woman who challenged the establishment to uphold human rights. It remains a vital resource for readers interested in British history, women's studies, and the history of humanitarianism.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…