Autore: Sara Read

This anthology makes accessible to readers ten little-known and under-studied works by seventeenth-century women (edited from manuscript and print) that explore the relationship between spiritual and …

A lively account of medical practices in early modern England: “Superb . . . an essential piece of social history.” —Books Monthly   It was an era when tooth cav …

Maladies and Medicine offers a lively exploration of health and medical cures in early modern England. The introduction sets out the background in which the body was understood, covering the theory o …

This anthology makes accessible to readers ten little-known and under-studied works by seventeenth-century women (edited from manuscript and print) that explore the relationship between spiritual and …

A broad-ranging exploration of the everyday lives of women—from social calls to medical needs—during one of English history’s most fascinating periods.   Maids, wives, and wido …

Exploring the Lives of Women, 1558-1837′ is an engaging and lively collection of original, thought-provoking essays. Its route from Lady Jane Greys nine-day reign to Queen Victorias accession provide …

Exploring the Lives of Women, 1558-1837′ is an engaging and lively collection of original, thought-provoking essays. Its route from Lady Jane Greys nine-day reign to Queen Victorias accession provide …

A brilliant mind needs a strong heart. Mathematical genius Dr Meg Brightwood has just completed her life’s work – a proof of a problem so impenetrable it’s nicknamed the Impossible Theorem.Reclusive …