Higher Education for Women in Great Britain

** "Higher Education for Women in Great Britain" by Phoebe Sheavyn is a historical work that examines the progress and struggles of women seeking higher education in Great Britain during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Sheavyn chronicles the evolution of women's educational opportunities, beginning with the founding of women's colleges and the gradual acceptance of women into universities, with emphasis on institutions such as Girton and Newnham Colleges. The book details the educational routes women followed, what they studied and the expanding career options open to them, particularly in medicine and teaching. Ultimately, the text acts as a record of past achievements and an encouragement for further advancements in women's education and professional integration. **