Women of England by Bartlett Burleigh James
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"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.)
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| Author | James, Bartlett Burleigh, 1867-1953 |
|---|---|
| Title | Women of England |
| Series Title | Woman: in all ages and in all countries, Volume 9 |
| 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. |
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Produced by Thierry Alberto, William Flis, Rénald Lévesque and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at dp.rastko.net. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 48.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender |
| Subject | Women -- England -- History |
| Subject | Women -- Great Britain -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 32299 |
| Release Date | May 8, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 517 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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