British freewomen : Their historical privilege by C. C. Stopes
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"British Freewomen: Their Historical Privilege" by Charlotte Carmichael Stopes is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the privileges and rights of British women throughout history, aiming to elucidate their roles and statuses in society over time. It appears to tackle significant themes surrounding women's rights, status in law, and historical prominence in governance during different eras. The opening of the work introduces the author’s intent and
historical context, discussing early British customs that showcased the equality of genders, particularly focusing on ancient accounts of women like Boadicea and Cartismandua. It references the writing of classical historians like Tacitus and Plutarch, who noted the active roles of British women in political and military affairs. With a timeline spanning from antiquity through the Norman invasion, Stopes points out how historical narratives and changing laws have impacted the rights and social standings of women, laying the groundwork for a detailed exploration of women’s evolving status in British society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Stopes, C. C. (Charlotte Carmichael), 1840-1929 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 06014590 |
| Title | British freewomen : Their historical privilege |
| Original Publication | London: Swan Sonnenschein & Co., 1894. |
| Series Title | Social science series. 76. |
| Credits | The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender |
| Subject | Women -- History |
| Subject | Women -- Great Britain |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 71414 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-71414-1 |
| Release Date | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 998 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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