A History of Their Own: Women in Europe from Prehistory to the Present, Vol. 2

by Bonnie S. Anderson (Author), Judith P. Zinsser (Author)

A History of Their Own (2)

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This classic two-volume history is an exciting and revolutionary look at women's history from prehistoric times to the present. Its unique organization focuses on the developments, achievements, and changes in women's roles in society. Rather than examining women's history as an inevitable progression of events along a strict timeline, this text is organized within a loose chronology, with chapters focusing on women's place and function in society. This revised edition provides a new show more introduction, an updated epilogue on women's lives in Europe since 1988, and a completely revised bibliography that includes recent scholarship. A History of Their Own restores women to the historical record, brings their history into focus, and provides models of female action and heroism. Lively and engaging, this new edition takes readers on a fascinating journey through women's history and the changing roles they have played. In addition it is an ideal text for general courses in women's studies and women's history and more specialized courses focusing on women in European history. Volume Two covers the fifteenth century to the present. Topics include the roles of female monarchs and women of the court; the application of the new tools of the Scientific Revolution to prove traditional views of women; the salons and parlors of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries and wealthy women's contributions to the arts and social services; the impact of city-living and the Industrial Revolution on women's roles and family life; and the emergence, evolution, and impact of the modern feminist movement. show less

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Bonnie S. Anderson
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Judith P. Zinsser
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Bonnie S. Anderson
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A History of Their Own: Women in Europe from Prehistory to the Present, Vol. 2
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Europe
Original language
English

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History, Nonfiction, Sexuality and Gender Studies, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS
305.4094 — Society, government, & culture Social sciences, sociology & anthropology Social group - Age, Gender, Ethnicity Women Standard subdivisions History, geographic treatment, biography Europe
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HQ1587 .A53 — Social sciences The family. Marriage, Women and Sexuality The Family. Marriage. Women Women. Feminism
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