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100 1 _aEffinger, John R.
_q(John Robert),
_d1869-1933
245 1 0 _aWomen of the Romance Countries
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-06-21
508 _aProduced by Chuck Greif, Alison Hadwin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Woman of the Romance Countries" by John R. Effinger is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the influence and roles of women in Italian and Spanish society through various historical periods, detailing their impact on culture, politics, and religion. The narrative is framed by a critical examination of women like Countess Matilda of Tuscany, showcasing both their struggles and achievements within the context of the prevailing societal norms. The opening portion of the book introduces the reader to the societal conditions of the 11th century, particularly in Italy, focusing on the limitations placed upon women during the feudal era. John R. Effinger discusses the revered Countess Matilda, who, despite the oppressive norms of her time, rose to prominence due to her intelligence and political savvy, ultimately playing a crucial role for the papacy. The narrative highlights the misconceptions about women's roles, the stark contrast between the lives of noblewomen and peasant women, and the complicated dynamics of marriage, power, and inheritance that defined their existence in that turbulent historical landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWomen -- Italy -- History
653 _aWomen -- Spain -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18642
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