Hameln, Gluckel of
The Memoirs of Gluckel
- ISBN 13:
- 9780805205725
- author:
- Hameln, Gluckel of
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Random House Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1989
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 20.27 x 13.59 x 2.31 centimetres
- Genre:
- Biography: general
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
This diary, begun in 1690, is a remarkable account of everyday life in 17th-century Germany. Written by Gluckel, a widow and mother of fourteen children, it offers a unique perspective on the challenges faced by ordinary women during this time.
Gluckel's memoir covers a wide range of topics, from her experiences with war, plague, and pirates to her business ventures and family life. With determination and humor, she shares stories of human events that shaped her lifetime, including births, deaths, and the complexities of Jewish community life in northern Germany.
This book is an important historical document, providing insight into the lives of women and the social context of 17th-century Europe. Gluckel's matter-of-fact writing style makes her story feel both personal and universal, making this memoir a fascinating read for anyone interested in history or women's studies.
Related Products
Related Products
The Life of Gluckel of Hameln
Gluckel/ Abrahams, Bethzion
Memoir
McGahern, John
Memoirs
Hurd, Douglas
The Best of Days: A memoir of the sea (Memoirs of the Sea)
Nicholson, Harry
Sultan: A Memoir
Akram, Wasim