The Prospect Before Her: A History of Women in Western Europe, 1500 - 1800 - Couverture souple

Hufton, Olwen

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0679768181 ISBN 13 : 9780679768180

Editeur : Vintage, 1998

Synopsis

The Prospect before Her This monumental new book decisively enlarges our understanding of the history of women. Hufton leads readers from poorhouse to palazzo, from cradle to grave, illuminating what it meant to be female in pre-modern Europe. "A major effort at synthesis".--"The New York Times Book Review". "One of the most important works of history since the Second World War".--"The Observer" (London). of illustration Full description

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

How did women in 16th century western Europe cope with the consequences of being considered inherently sinful--as well as being legally and economically subordinate to their fathers, husbands, brothers, and sons? What might become of a woman unable to raise a dowry? What were the difficulties faced by spinsters, single mothers, and widows? In this brilliant investigation into the lives of women from all social strata, Hufton leads us from poor-house to palazzo, from cradle to grave, illuminating what it meant to be female in western Europe during the years 1500 to 1800.

Revue de presse :

"A major effort at synthesis...Ms. Hufton has a keen eye for the extraordinary interest in ordinary detail."--New York Times Book Review

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Vintage
• Date d'édition: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0679768181
• ISBN 13: 9780679768180
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 672