The Weaker Vessel: Woman's Lot In Seventeenth-Century England
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Antonia Fraser
Binding: Hardback
Published: Weidenfeld and Nicolson., 1984
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Antonia Fraser's The Weaker Vessel: Woman's Lot In Seventeenth-Century England chronicles the complex and often challenging realities faced by women across all social strata in 17th-century England. This meticulously researched historical work uncovers their legal limitations, domestic responsibilities, and surprising acts of agency within a patriarchal society. It presents a vivid tapestry of female experience, from queens and aristocrats to servants and commoners, illustrating their struggles for property rights, education, and personal freedom. The narrative provides an authoritative and empathetic account, shedding light on the resilience and resourcefulness that defined women's lives during this transformative era.
Author: Antonia Fraser
Binding: Hardback
Published: Weidenfeld and Nicolson., 1984
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Antonia Fraser's The Weaker Vessel: Woman's Lot In Seventeenth-Century England chronicles the complex and often challenging realities faced by women across all social strata in 17th-century England. This meticulously researched historical work uncovers their legal limitations, domestic responsibilities, and surprising acts of agency within a patriarchal society. It presents a vivid tapestry of female experience, from queens and aristocrats to servants and commoners, illustrating their struggles for property rights, education, and personal freedom. The narrative provides an authoritative and empathetic account, shedding light on the resilience and resourcefulness that defined women's lives during this transformative era.