Tudor Housewife

by Alison Sim

Overview

The political and military history of the sixteenth century is well known, and much written about, but what of the thousands of women who have, for the most part, eluded the historian's pen? The Tudor Housewife aims to answer this question, providing a unique and accessible introduction to the everyday life and responsibilities of women from all levels of society in the age of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780750937740
Publisher:	The History Press
Publication date:	03/01/2005
Edition description:	New
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	4.90(w) x 7.80(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Alison Sim is a specialist in medieval and Tudor history. her previous books include Food and Feast in Tudor England and Pleasures and Pastimes in Tudor England.

Table of Contents

	List of Illustrations	ix
	Picture Credits	xiii
	Acknowledgements	xv
	Introduction	xvii
1.	Marriage	1
2.	Childbirth	15
3.	The Education of Girls	29
4.	Housework	44
5.	Food and Drink	61
6.	The Housewife as Doctor	78
7.	Women and Business Life	94
8.	Religion	108
	Conclusion	126
	Notes	137
	Index	147