This widely acclaimed book has been described by History Today as a ''landmark in the study of the women''s movement''. It is the only comprehensive reference work to bring together in one volume the wealth of information available on the women''s movement.

Drawing on national and local archival sources, the book contains over 400 biographical entries and more than 800 entries on societies in England, Scotland and Wales. Easily accessible and rigorously cross-referenced, this invaluable resource covers not only the political developments of the campaign but provides insight into its cultural context, listing novels, plays and films.