02320cam a22003253u 4500 32776 UtSlPG 20260610133740.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 HQ Schoenfeld, Hermann, 1861-1926 Women of the Teutonic Nations Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Woman: in all ages and in all countries, Volume 8 Release date is 2010-06-14 Produced by Rénald Lévesque "Woman of the Teutonic Nations" by Hermann Schoenfeld is a historical and cultural account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the status, evolution, and representation of women in Teutonic cultures throughout history, exploring their roles, values, and the societal influences that shaped their lives. The narrative appears to serve as a comprehensive examination of how Teutonic women have been perceived and have contributed to the overarching cultural and moral fabric of their societies. The opening of the book introduces readers to the historical context of women among the pagan Teutonic peoples, describing the harsh realities they faced as chattels in a patriarchal structure. Schoenfeld discusses customs that devalued women, such as practices of widow burning and the husband's authority to sell or kill their wives. He also notes the gradual changes in their status, influenced by Christianity and shifting societal norms, and points out the intertwining of women's roles in both domestic life and significant historical events. The chapter sets the stage for a more in-depth exploration of various phases of woman's status through different historical epochs, emphasizing their influence despite the constraints imposed upon them. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Women, Germanic -- History Woman: in all ages and in all countries, Volume 8 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32776 73622 73622