Tudor Feminists

10 Renaissance Women Ahead of their Time

Rebecca Wilson

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English

Pen and Sword
01 March 2024

History; European history; Medieval history; Early modern history: c 1450 to c 1700; Gender studies: women

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.

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.

20 colour illustrations

By: Rebecca Wilson
Imprint: Pen and Sword
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781399043618
ISBN 10: 1399043617
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 01 March 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Rebecca Wilson is a Cumbrian-born author and playwright; she lives on the edge of the Lake District National Park with her family. Rebecca has a bachelor’s 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 has been a guest speaker on Talking Tudors and speaks passionately on the dissolution of the monasteries and the life and work of William Shakespeare. She runs a successful history page on Instagram @tudorghostmammy. This is her first book.