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100 1 _aEffinger, John R.
_q(John Robert),
_d1869-1933
245 1 0 _aWomen of the Romance Countries (Illustrated) :
_bWoman: In all ages and in all countries Vol. 6 (of 10)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-06-06
508 _aProduced by Rénald Lévesque
520 _a"Woman of the Romance Countries" by John R. Effinger is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The volume outlines the significant roles and influences of women in Italy and Spain, particularly during medieval times. The book seeks to narrate their respective societal positions, which were often overshadowed by the patriarchal structures of their respective cultures. The opening of the book sets the stage for an analysis of women's evolving roles, beginning with a focus on Italian women in the 11th century, including the Countess Matilda of Tuscany. It portrays a time marked by ignorance and the subjugation of women under feudal laws, highlighting the struggle for recognition and rights. The author introduces Matilda as a pivotal figure who, despite the oppressive norms of her era, becomes a powerful leader, influencing the papacy and demonstrating remarkable intelligence and strength. Other contexts include societal attitudes toward marriage, education, and the conditions faced by women of different classes, ultimately illustrating the complex reality of women's lives during this historical period. (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/32713
999 _c73559
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