02393cam a22003613u 4500 71414 UtSlPG 20260610134642.0 m cr n 260607r20231894utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 06014590 UtSlPG en iso639-1 HQ Stopes, C. C. (Charlotte Carmichael), 1840-1929 British freewomen Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Social science series. 76. Release date is 2023-08-15 The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "British Freewomen: Their Historical Privilege" by Charlotte Carmichael Stopes is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the privileges and rights of British women throughout history, aiming to elucidate their roles and statuses in society over time. It appears to tackle significant themes surrounding women's rights, status in law, and historical prominence in governance during different eras. The opening of the work introduces the author’s intent and historical context, discussing early British customs that showcased the equality of genders, particularly focusing on ancient accounts of women like Boadicea and Cartismandua. It references the writing of classical historians like Tacitus and Plutarch, who noted the active roles of British women in political and military affairs. With a timeline spanning from antiquity through the Norman invasion, Stopes points out how historical narratives and changing laws have impacted the rights and social standings of women, laying the groundwork for a detailed exploration of women’s evolving status in British society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: London: Swan Sonnenschein & Co., 1894 Women -- History Women -- Great Britain Social science series. 76. https://archive.org/details/britishfreewomen00stopuoft https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71414 112140 112140