Steinbach (history, Hamline U.) finds the women of England in the "long nineteenth century" were generally not fragile flowers of femininity or perpetual victims; in fact, they practiced contraception, ran family enterprises, businesses and nations, supported their places of worship and provided relief to those oppressed by racism and poverty, besides stating their personal beliefs on equal rights, including the vote. Making good use of primary sources, this study explores what women did and said in their roles as exemplars of working-class, middle-class and elite femininity; how they handled issues of sexuality and religion; how they were educated; and how they served in the politics of the nation. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Frauen in England Reihe
Diese Trilogie taucht in das Leben von Frauen über Jahrhunderte der englischen Geschichte ein. Sie erforscht ihre Erfahrungen, Herausforderungen und Triumphe während des Mittelalters, der Spätmittelalter- und Frühneuzeitperioden. Jeder Teil bietet eine einzigartige Perspektive auf die sich wandelnden Rollen und gesellschaftlichen Stellungen von Frauen. Dies ist eine fesselnde literarische Reise durch Zeit und weibliche Schicksale.
Women In England 1500-1760
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Explores the expectations and experiences of women in the crucial period between the Reformation and the Industrial Revolution.