Books in Other Half of History series

The Other Half of History explores an aspect of history that is often overlooked - the history of women.This fascinating book looks at the lives of women in medieval Europe. In the eyes of the law, women were children, to be guarded and controlled. Motherhood was their main purpose in life. The Church also taught that women were dangerous and sinful. On the other hand, wives helped their husbands in the fields and in workshops, and many nuns and abbesses were respected for their wisdom and learning. Although women rarely gained power without the support of men, a few noblewomen used their position to play a part in the political struggles and battles of medieval Europe.

The Other Half of History explores an aspect of history that is often overlooked - the history of women.In ancient Rome, political power was held by kings, emperors, magistrates and senators. What role did women play in the vast and expanding empire? By law, very little. Women had few rights, and were not allowed to take part in the public world of law and government. A woman’s place was in the home. But evidence shows us that many women were capable and influential; some worked alongside their husbands in business, while others were patrons of the arts. And a few Roman women defied their traditional role and spoke out in public, sometimes with dramatic results.

Women have played critical roles in business, politics, and the family throughout history. However, it is only recently that these roles have been studied and valued by society as a whole. This book explores women's contributions to and lifestyles in Ancient Greece, broadening readers' perspectives and enhancing their appreciation of this essential "other half" of history.

The Other Half of History explores an aspect of history that is often overlooked - the history of women.In 1776 the Declaration of Independence promised a bright future for the new nation of America. Women shared this dream, but they did not share the rights of its citizens, because women were not counted as citizens. Like children, criminals, and the insane, they had no right to vote. They could not go to college or train for a career, but were expected to serve their country as wives and mothers. This book tells the story of a growing nation, and of the women who fought society, the law, and the Constitution for a greater part in its history.

Women have played critical roles in business, politics, and the family throughout history. However, it is only recently that these roles have been studied and valued by society as a whole. This book explores women's place in an ever-changing world, broadening readers' perspectives and enhancing their appreciation of this essential "other half" of history.

The Other Half of History explores an aspect of history that is often overlooked - the history of women.This fascinating book looks at everyday life for woman in the nineteenth century, how they were expected to behave and what their futures might hold. In 1800 they couldn’t be doctors, lawyers, or scientists. They couldn’t even go to college. Why was this? Were women happy to let men run the country and rule their lives? Using pictures from around Europe, along with quotes from contemporary sources, the book contrasts society’s ideal view of women with the reality of their lives. It also shows how some brave and strong-minded women challenged accepted ideas in a way that helped change society forever.

The story of ancient Greece is one of expansion, powerful statesmen and soldier citizens. In ancient Greek society, where the birth of male heirs was vital, women were tightly controlled by men and their laws. Women's voices are rarely heard and their lives are shown mainly through the eyes of male writers and artists. In myths and poems women are often dismissed as foolish, untrustworthy, even dangerous. But there are also stories of women praised for their honour, intelligence and courage, and in real life women were at the centre of the families and households on which Greek civilization depended.

Women have played critical roles in business, politics, and the family throughout history. However, it is only recently that these roles have been studied and valued by society as a whole. This book explores women's contributions to peace and war, broadening readers' perspectives and enhancing their appreciation of this essential "other half" of history.