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Title: Women in English Life from Mediæval to Modern Times, Vol. I

Alternate Title: Women in English Life from Mediaeval to Modern Times, Vol. I

Note: Reading ease score: 55.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

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Summary: "Women in English Life from Mediæval to Modern Times, Vol. I" by Georgiana Hill is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work examines the role and status of women in England from the time of the Saxons to the present, highlighting the changes in their societal position and the influences of major forces such as the Church and Feudalism. Hill aims to portray women's experiences and contributions throughout history, focusing primarily on domestic life and the broader societal context in which these women lived. The opening of the book provides a comprehensive introduction to the themes and objectives of Hill's study. It outlines the context of women's lives during the Middle Ages, emphasizing their roles in domestic management and activities associated with the manor. Despite the male-dominated society, women often held significant responsibilities, managing household affairs while men were away due to conflict. The text further explores the influence of the Church on women's status, depicting the duality of elevation and subordination, and suggests that women's position varied significantly depending on their social standing. This provides a foundation for understanding the complexities of women's lives in historical England, setting the stage for a detailed examination in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hill, Georgiana, 1858-1924

EBook No.: 49990

Published: Sep 17, 2015

Downloads: 136

Language: English

Subject: Women -- Social conditions

Subject: Women -- History

Subject: Women -- Great Britain

LoCC: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-05T16:44:27Z Women in English Life from Mediæval to Modern Times, Vol. I

This edition has images.

Title: Women in English Life from Mediæval to Modern Times, Vol. I

Alternate Title: Women in English Life from Mediaeval to Modern Times, Vol. I

Note: Reading ease score: 55.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by MWS, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Summary: "Women in English Life from Mediæval to Modern Times, Vol. I" by Georgiana Hill is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work examines the role and status of women in England from the time of the Saxons to the present, highlighting the changes in their societal position and the influences of major forces such as the Church and Feudalism. Hill aims to portray women's experiences and contributions throughout history, focusing primarily on domestic life and the broader societal context in which these women lived. The opening of the book provides a comprehensive introduction to the themes and objectives of Hill's study. It outlines the context of women's lives during the Middle Ages, emphasizing their roles in domestic management and activities associated with the manor. Despite the male-dominated society, women often held significant responsibilities, managing household affairs while men were away due to conflict. The text further explores the influence of the Church on women's status, depicting the duality of elevation and subordination, and suggests that women's position varied significantly depending on their social standing. This provides a foundation for understanding the complexities of women's lives in historical England, setting the stage for a detailed examination in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hill, Georgiana, 1858-1924

EBook No.: 49990

Published: Sep 17, 2015

Downloads: 136

Language: English

Subject: Women -- Social conditions

Subject: Women -- History

Subject: Women -- Great Britain

LoCC: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:49990:3 2015-09-17T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Hill, Georgiana en 1