Women in Nineteenth Century Europe |
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| Author:
| Fuchs, Rachel G.
Thompson, Victoria E. |
| Series title: | Gender and History Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-280-86002-7 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2005 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $105.00 |
Book Description:
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During the nineteenth-century, European women experienced dramatic and enduring changes in their familial, working and political lives. Breaking away from traditional categories, the authors of this book provide a sense of the variety and complexity of women's lives across national and regional boundaries, juxtaposing the experiences of women with their perceptions of their lives. Three themes unite this study: the tension between tradition and modernity, the changing relationship...
More DescriptionDuring the nineteenth-century, European women experienced dramatic and enduring changes in their familial, working and political lives. Breaking away from traditional categories, the authors of this book provide a sense of the variety and complexity of women's lives across national and regional boundaries, juxtaposing the experiences of women with their perceptions of their lives. Three themes unite this study: the tension between tradition and modernity, the changing relationship between the community and individual, and the shifting boundaries between public and private.