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

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

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.
Country USA
Brand Random House Books for Young Readers
Manufacturer Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780679768180
Color Blue
ReleaseDate 1998-02-24
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780679768180

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Country	USA
Brand	Random House Books for Young Readers
Manufacturer	Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9780679768180
Color	Blue
ReleaseDate	1998-02-24
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780679768180