Women, Identities and Communities in Early Modern Europe
Author | : Susan Broomhall |
Publisher | : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd. |
Total Pages | : 268 |
Release | : 2008-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 0754661849 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780754661849 |
Rating | : 4/5 (49 Downloads) |
Download or read book Women, Identities and Communities in Early Modern Europe written by Susan Broomhall and published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring the contradictory forces shaping women's identities and experiences, this collection examines the possibilities for commonalities and the forces of division between women in early modern Europe. The contributors analyse the critical power of gender to structure identities and experiences, adding new depth to our understanding of early modern women's senses of exclusion and belonging.