The Hidden Lives of Tudor Women: A Social History
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| Rating | : | 4.70 (942 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1681774402 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 416 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-08-12 |
| Language | : | English |
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Anyone interested in expanding and enriching her of his view of the Tudor era will enjoy Norton’s skillfully written study.” - Booklist“Engrossing and charming. Magazine“Queens, servants, widows, nuns, harlots, and more are depicted in a rich tapestry of meticulous scholarship, historical detail, and insightful observations. A captivating, inspiring and informative summer read not only for fans of Tudor England, but also those who ar
Yet the Tudor century was also dominated by powerful and dynamic women in a way that no era had been before. 8 pages of color illustrations. Norton brings this vibrant period to colorful life in an evocative and insightful social history. Their stories are interwoven with studies of topics ranging from Tudor toys to contraception to witchcraft, painting a portrait of the lives of queens and serving maids, nuns and harlots, widows and chaperones. But what was it truly like to be a woman during this era? The Tudor period conjures up images of queens and noblewomen in elaborate court dress; of palace intrigue and dramatic politics. But if you were a woman, it was also a time when death during childbirth was rife; when
She is the author of The Temptation of Elizabeth Tudor and lives in England. Elizabeth Norton is a historian specializing in the queens of England and the Tudor period.
libbye said The Perfect History of Tudor Womanhood.. Elizabeth Norton's new book is exceptional; she based this on The Seven Ages of (W/o)man. Each chapter-age has smaller sections-on capitol punishment,or Guilds, Her opening concerns the first Elizabeth Tudor-a short-lived daughter of Henry the Seventh. She studies every aspect of Tudor life; if you are a fan of the Tudors,this book is important. Highly recommended.