Women in Victorian Society

Anne Louise Booth

$59.95

Hardback

In stock
Ready to ship

QTY:

English

Amberley Publishing
15 June 2024

History; British & Irish history; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900; Social & cultural history; Gender studies: women

Nineteenth-century women in British society may have seemed governed by a patriarchal model that reserved power and privilege for men, but women gradually and persuasively challenged not only the ideas of 'separate spheres of society' but the influence of Queen Victoria herself.

Drawing on a wide range of archival sources, case studies and character portraits, Anne Louise Booth explores the character and influence of the Victorian society woman in both town and country. By examining defining moments in history and the roles these women played in shaping and redefining society, the changing world of the Victorian society woman is brought vividly to life.

Seeking to understand women as individuals in the context of their world, and developing a complete picture of a changing social landscape, Anne Louise Booth paints a compelling and illuminating portrait of the lives of women in Victorian society.

By: Anne Louise Booth
Imprint: Amberley Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 599g
ISBN: 9781398105409
ISBN 10: 1398105406
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 15 June 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Anne Louise Booth teaches at the University of Sheffield and is a visiting academic at the University of Gloucestershire. Her main research interests are the political and social history of nineteenth century women; their behaviour both formally and by subterfuge. She talks to groups, writes on local history for magazines, is active in historical societies and has researched her family history back to the 1500s.

Reviews for Women in Victorian Society

'Women in Victorian Society is a thought provoking book which I am happy to recommend.' -- The Writing Desk, June 2024 'This in-depth book covers a range of topics, focusing on how women responded to their role in an era steeped in androcentrism.' -- WDYTYA Magazine, November 2024