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"often memorable and moving..."

"a truly worthy, long-overdue and brilliantly written tribute to the women who helped drive the rise of British socialism...."

" it is hard to see how it could be surpassed..."

"Tinniswood maintains an intermittent focus..."

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"a work of remarkable scope..."

"monumental... he deserves enormous credit..."

"Macintyre brings depth, perspective and storytelling panache..."

"Do read her magnificent book, but just remember that it’s not the whole story..."

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