Publisher's Synopsis
Women of Europe in the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries Volume 1 is a historical book written by Sophia Elizabeth Higgins and first published in 1885. The book focuses on the role of women in Europe during the 15th and 16th centuries, a time of great change and upheaval in European history. The author examines the lives of women from different social classes and regions, including queens, noblewomen, merchants, and peasant women. The book provides a detailed account of the challenges and opportunities faced by women during this period, including their roles in politics, religion, and the arts. The author also explores the impact of the Renaissance on the lives of women, including the rise of humanism and the emergence of new ideas about gender and sexuality. Throughout the book, the author draws on a wide range of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and official records, to provide a rich and nuanced portrayal of women's experiences in Europe during this time. The book is an important contribution to the study of women's history and provides valuable insights into the lives of women in the past.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
