Praise for the previous volumes:“French gives us grand theory at its best. . . . Highly recommended.”—Library Journal“Beautifully sourced and referenced. . . . Filled with fascinating detail and power
“The issues [French] raises cannot be ignored. . . . No history you will read, post-French, will ever look the same again.”—The Times (London)From the author of The Women’s Room, the best-selling nove
“[Marilyn French] draws on a vast body of research and help from consultants in all sorts of fields, to open out areas that are rarely accessible.”—Guardian“As a reference work it’s invaluable: the bi
Present a history of women from prehistoric times up to the present day, examining the changing roles of women in different ages, and covering such topics as work, marriage, family, sex roles, religio
