Sim, Alison
The Tudor Housewife
- ISBN 13:
- 9780750937740
- author:
- Sim, Alison
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- The History Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 12.4 x 1.1 x 19.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- British & Irish history: c 1000 to c 1500
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
The Tudor Housewife by Alison Sim This book provides a unique and accessible introduction to the everyday life and responsibilities of women from all levels of society in sixteenth-century England. It explores how women managed households, raised children, administered medicine, and contributed to their families' businesses. Through chapters on marriage, childbirth, domestic duties, and more, Alison Sim reveals the powerful position of ordinary women in Tudor society. By examining the roles and responsibilities of women during this period, the book offers a captivating insight into their lives and experiences. Aimed at historians and anyone interested in understanding the daily lives of people living in sixteenth-century England, The Tudor Housewife is an engaging and informative read.