{"product_id":"book-b90h","title":"Voices of Early British Female Politicians","description":"Katharine Ramsey, lived from 1874 to 1960. Known as the ‘Red Duchess,' in 1923 she became the first woman member from Scotland elected to the House of Commons. As a crusader against international cruelty, she spoke out against Stalin, Franco, and Hitler. The following is from a 1929 speech. Nancy Astor (May 19, 1879 – May 2, 1964), though born in Danville, Virginia , was the first woman to sit as a  Member of Parliament  in the  British House of Commons . Known for her quick wit and often sharp tongue, she remained an MP from November 28, 1919 through July 5, 1945. Edith Clara Summerskill (April 19, 1901 – February 4, 1980) was a British physician, feminist, writer, and a Labour member of Parliament from 1938 to 1961. In addition to co-founding and acting as the first president of the Married Women's Association , she was a strong advocate for women’s equal rights. The recordings are dated from 1941.","brand":"Listen \u0026 Live Audio","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49387610505520,"sku":"BDb90h","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/470720-b90h-Square.jpg?v=1735198576","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-b90h","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}