Description
| Product ID: | 9781786076472 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | The Woman Who Saved the Children |
| Subtitle: | A Biography of Eglantyne Jebb: Founder of Save the Children |
| Authors: | Author: Clare Mulley |
| Page Count: | 432 |
| Subjects: | Biography: historical, political and military, Biography: historical, political & military, Social and cultural history, Gender studies: women and girls, Child welfare and youth services, Charities, voluntary services and philanthropy, Political activism / Political engagement, Social & cultural history, Gender studies: women, Child welfare, Charities, voluntary services & philanthropy, Political activism, United Kingdom, Great Britain, 20th century |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Presents the adventures and tribulations of Eglantyne Jebb, founder of Save the Children. The adventures and tribulations of Eglantyne Jebb, founder of Save the Children, and humble revolutionary Winner of the 2007 Daily Mail Biographer’s Club Prize An unconventional biography of an unconventional woman. Eglantyne Jebb, not particularly fond of children herself, nevertheless dedicated her life to establishing Save the Children and promoting her revolutionary concept of human rights. In this award-winning book, Clare Mulley brings to life this brilliant, charismatic, and passionate woman, whose work took her between drawing rooms and war zones, defying convention and breaking the law. Eglantyne Jebb not only helped save millions of lives, she also permanently changed the way the world treats children. |
| Imprint Name: | Oneworld Publications |
| Publisher Name: | Oneworld Publications |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2019-04-11 |