Women in the Renaissance: A Historical Encyclopedia

by Carole Levin (Editor), Anne R . Larsen (Editor), Diana Robin (Editor)

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Hardcover
2007
$137.46

This work is a revealing combination of biographies and topical essays that describe the outstanding and often-overlooked contributions of women to the science, politics, and culture of the Renaissance.

* Over 135 biographical entries covering the extraordinary women who made significant contributions to the art, science, culture, religion, and philosophy of the Renaissance
* Over 100 expert contributors, drawn from a range of scholarly disciplines
* An extensive bibliography pointing readers to the best sources for further reading in print and on the Web
* An extensive index that makes it easy to follow thematic threads across the portrayals of different women

Synopsis

This work is a revealing combination of biographies and topical essays that describe the outstanding and often-overlooked contributions of women to the science, politics, and culture of the Renaissance.

* Over 135 biographical entries covering the extraordinary women who made significant contributions to the art, science, culture, religion, and philosophy of the Renaissance

* Over 100 expert contributors, drawn from a range of scholarly disciplines

* An extensive bibliography pointing readers to the best sources for further reading in print and on the Web

* An extensive index that makes it easy to follow thematic threads across the portrayals of different women

$137.46

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 450
Publisher: ABC-CLIO Ltd
Published: 15 Apr 2007
ISBN 10: 1851097724
ISBN 13: 9781851097722
Book Overview: The extraordinary number of letters written by Renaissance women (over 10,000 exist from England alone) reveals the often subtle ways women of the period influenced their world. But a surprising number of women required no subtlety at all for their presence to be felt, taking their place beside men at court and making invaluable contributions to science, medicine, philosophy, art, music, and more.

Media Reviews

One of those rare reference books that is not only a good source of information but a fascinating read, this is an excellent addition for most academic and large public libraries. - Booklist
This book will give its users much needed perspective and new information about a topic that has been often largely ignored by historians, and it is a good starting point for any researcher who needs material on women and the Renaissance. - Library Media Connection
An excellent addition. - School Library Journal
Recommended. Lower-/upper=level undergraduates. - Choice
This book is essential for all libraries. - ARBA

Author Bio

Diana Robin is professor emerita of classics at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM. She is currently a scholar in residence at the Newberry Library.

Anne R. Larsen is professor of French at Hope College, Holland, MI.

Carole Levin is Willa Cather professor of history at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE.