Tudor Feminists: 10 Renaissance Women Ahead of their Time

by Rebecca Sophia Katherine Wilson

Overview

The term ‘feminist’ would have been anachronistic in the Tudor period, but surely we would not hesitate to call the lady, who would be queen, Anne Boleyn, a feminist? All ten women, from Catherine Par to Margaret Beaufort, lived their lives in a way that challenged the patriarchal world they lived in. Each chapter is dedicated to one remarkable woman, ahead of her time. It explores her achievements and examines the impacts she had on a male-dominated world, while placing her in the context of her particular circumstance and background. These Renaissance women, from the high born to the merchant class, were rule breakers, they railed against the rigid social norms of their time and stand out vividly against a backdrop of domestic servitude.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781399043618
Publisher:	Pen and Sword
Publication date:	03/30/2024
Pages:	272
Sales rank:	1,138,352
Product dimensions:	6.40(w) x 9.20(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Rebecca Wilson has a bachelors’ degree in history and English literature; after gaining her PGCE she taught English and history for several years. She now writes for The Historians Magazine on a range of historical periods and gets involved in archaeological digs when the opportunity arises. Rebecca is part of a group of volunteers who raise funds and awareness for the Egremont Castle, a beautiful medieval ruin. She has been a guest speaker on Talking Tudors and speaks passionately on the dissolution of the monasteries and the life and work of William Skaespeare. This is her first book.

Editorial Reviews

An extraordinary, seminal, and ground-breaking historical study, Tudor Feminists is a unique, impressive, and unreservedly recommended pick for personal, professional, community, and college/university library [collections]…

Midwest Book Review