Women of England

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

James, Bartlett Burleigh, 1867-1953

Series:

Woman: in all ages and in all countries, Volume 9

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Women of England" by Bartlett Burleigh James is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the lives, roles, and status of women throughout the history of England from prehistoric times to the author's contemporary period. It aims to showcase the significant contributions women have made to society, culture, and family life across different eras in English history. The opening portion of the text presents a thorough preface that outlines the author's intent to trace the historical journey of women in England, beginning from prehistoric times. James emphasizes the importance of understanding the status of women across various ages, discussing their roles as both social products and active factors in societal change. He notes that the following chapters will cover life in different historical contexts, including early tribal societies and the gradual development of women's rights, autonomy, and societal significance over time. The aim is to highlight how the experiences of women have shaped and influenced England's cultural and social landscape throughout history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The women of prehistoric Britain

The women of ancient Britain

The women of the Anglo-Saxons

The women of the Anglo-Normans

The women of the middle ages

The women of the manors

The women of the monasteries

The women of the industrial classes

The women of the transition period

The women of the Tudor period

The women of the Commonwealth period

The women of the Restoration period

The women of the eighteenth century

The women of the nineteenth century

The women of Scotland and Ireland.

Credits:

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Notes:

Reading ease score: 48.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2010-05-08