Women in Victorian Society

Anne Louise Booth explores the character and influence of Victorian society women in town and country, challenging patriarchal ideas and Queen Victoria's influence. She uses archival sources, case studies, and character portraits to bring the changing world of these women to life, highlighting their defining moments in history and their roles in shaping and redefining society.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 15 June 2024
Publisher: Amberley Publishing

Nineteenth-century women in British society faced a patriarchal model that limited power and privilege to men, but they gradually and effectively challenged this system. Drawing on a diverse range of archival sources, case studies, and character portraits, Anne Louise Booth delves into the character and impact of Victorian society women in both urban and rural settings. By examining pivotal historical events and the roles these women played in shaping and reshaping society, Booth vividly brings to life the changing world of the Victorian society woman. Her aim is to understand women as individuals within their world and to provide a comprehensive understanding of a transforming social landscape. Booth's work paints a compelling and enlightening portrait of the lives of women in Victorian society, highlighting their resilience, determination, and contributions to society.

Weight: 602g
Dimension: 242 x 162 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398105409