The World War That Changed the Story of Women :

The World War That Changed the Story of Women explores the seismic shifts in women's roles brought on by the First World War. It delves into the pivotal moment in history when the seeds of modernity were planted and women stepped into the public sphere. It was the watershed event that inaugurated passports to travel, daylight-saving’s time, central banks in every country, and, alas, women in the workforce. From mothers and housewives, they became secretaries and factory workers, nurses and organizers. The reader is invited to witness a penetrating exploration of how a global conflict became a turning point in the story of women's rights and their transformation into an emerging economic powerhouse.