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''The paciest and most entertaining history book to come my way'' Ian McIntyre, The Times

''Riveting and beautifully illustrated'' The Lady

''Engrossing . . . far more than a sartorial survey'' The Oldie

* * * * * *

A vivid history of ordinary women and their extraordinary deeds through two world wars and beyond, by From Our Own Correspondent presenter Kate Adie.

Uniform is universally seen as both a stamp of authority and of official acceptance. But the sight of a woman in military uniform still provokes controversy. Although more women are now taking prominent roles in combat, the status implied by uniform is often regarded as contrary to the general perception of womanhood.

In association with the Imperial War Museum, this is the first book to look at the image of uniformed women, both in conflict and in civilian roles throughout the twentieth century. Kate Adie exa

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an engrossing history, and far more than a sartorial survey * The Oldie *
the paciest and most entertaining history book to come my way. * Ian McIntyre, The Times *

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    A Paperback / softback by Kate Adie, (In Assoc. With Imperial, Imperial War Museums

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      Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
      Publication Date: 02/08/2004
      ISBN13: 9780340820605, 978-0340820605
      ISBN10: 0340820608
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      Gender studies: women and girls

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      ''The paciest and most entertaining history book to come my way'' Ian McIntyre, The Times

      ''Riveting and beautifully illustrated'' The Lady

      ''Engrossing . . . far more than a sartorial survey'' The Oldie

      * * * * * *

      A vivid history of ordinary women and their extraordinary deeds through two world wars and beyond, by From Our Own Correspondent presenter Kate Adie.

      Uniform is universally seen as both a stamp of authority and of official acceptance. But the sight of a woman in military uniform still provokes controversy. Although more women are now taking prominent roles in combat, the status implied by uniform is often regarded as contrary to the general perception of womanhood.

      In association with the Imperial War Museum, this is the first book to look at the image of uniformed women, both in conflict and in civilian roles throughout the twentieth century. Kate Adie exa

      Trade Review
      an engrossing history, and far more than a sartorial survey * The Oldie *
      the paciest and most entertaining history book to come my way. * Ian McIntyre, The Times *

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