Women of England

audiobook

Women of England

by Bartlett Burleigh James

EN·~12 hours·16 chapters

Chapters

16 total
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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

5:32
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Chapter I - The Women of Prehistoric Britain

35:09
3

Chapter II - The Women of Ancient Britain

32:25
4

Chapter III - The Women of the Anglo-Saxons

59:43
5

Chapter IV - The Women of the Anglo-Normans

45:03
6

Chapter V - The Women of the Middle Ages

43:15
7

Chapter VI - The Women of the Manors

35:54
8

Chapter VII - The Women of the Monasteries

31:41
9

Chapter VIII - The Women of the Industrial Classes

37:25
10

Chapter IX - The Women of the Transition Period

46:38

Description

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.

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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.

About the author

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Bartlett Burleigh James

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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