The Prospect Before Her: A History of Women in Western Europe, 1500 - 1800, (Paperback)
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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.<br>"A major effort at synthesis...Ms. Hufton has a keen eye for the extraordinary interest in ordinary detail."--New York Times Book Review
- The Prospect Before Her: A History of Women in Western Europe, 1500 - 1800, (Paperback)
- Author: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- ISBN: 9780679768180
- Format: Paperback
- Publication Date: 1998-02-24
- Page Count: 672
| Book format | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Fiction/nonfiction | Non-Fiction |
| Genre | Political & Social Sciences |
| Publication date | February, 1998 |
| Pages | 672 |
| Reading level | General |
| Subgenre | Women's Studies |
| Series title | No Series |
| Number in series | 0 |
| Edition | 1 |
| Publisher | Penguin Random House LLC |
| Original languages | English |
| Language | English |
| Educational level | General |
| Is collectible | N |
| Retail packaging | Single Piece |
| Assembled product height | 8.04 in |
| Assembled product weight | 1.38 lb |
| Bisac subject heading | Social Science |
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