
WOMAN - In all ages and in all countries - WOMEN OF ENGLAND - by - BARTLETT BURLEIGH JAMES, Ph.D. - Of Western Maryland College - THE RITTENHOUSE PRESS PHILADELPHIA
Chapter I - The Women of Prehistoric Britain
Chapter II - The Women of Ancient Britain
Chapter III - The Women of the Anglo-Saxons
Chapter IV - The Women of the Anglo-Normans
Chapter V - The Women of the Middle Ages
Chapter VI - The Women of the Manors
Chapter VII - The Women of the Monasteries
Chapter VIII - The Women of the Industrial Classes
Chapter IX - The Women of the Transition Period
Spanning from the prehistoric settlements of the British Isles to the bustling streets of modern England, this work follows a single thread—women’s ever‑changing role in society. The author treats history not as a series of isolated events but as a continual weave, showing how the lives, ideas, and ambitions of English women have shaped the nation’s character. By grounding each era in carefully chosen primary sources, the narrative offers a clear picture of how women moved from the margins toward a central place in public life.
The book moves fluidly through topics such as dress, domestic responsibilities, education, and the fight for legal rights, presenting vivid portraits of both well‑known figures and everyday women. Readers will find detailed descriptions of clothing trends, from early tattooed skins to the elaborate fashions of the nineteenth century, alongside thoughtful analysis of the social forces that propelled emancipation. It’s a compelling, accessible journey that invites listeners to reconsider how women have quietly yet powerfully steered England’s story.
Language
en
Duration
~12 hours (714K characters)
Series
Woman: in all ages and in all countries, Volume 9
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Thierry Alberto, William Flis, Rénald Lévesque and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net.
Release date
2010-05-08
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1867–1953
Best known for writing on English women and early American colonial history, this historian brought a patient, documentary eye to subjects that span centuries. His books move between social history and regional research, giving readers a glimpse of both everyday lives and larger historical change.
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