The Prospect Before Her. A History of Women in Western Europe 1500-1800.
SKU: 18116
Women in 16th-century western Europe were considered inherently sinful; they were legally and economically subordinate to fathers, husbands, brothers, and sons. Hufton goes from poorhouse to palazzo and shares what it was like to be female over this 200 year period. Meticulously researched, highly readable, with anecdotes to draw the reader in. Very good/like new. Vintage Books. A division of Random House. 1998. Paper. USED. $15.00
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