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Embark on a captivating journey through history as renowned scholar Merry E. Wiesner-Hanks unveils the untold story of women's pivotal role in shaping the Reformations. This groundbreaking work shatters the traditional male-centric narrative, offering a fresh perspective on how women influenced religious transformations across the globe.
With meticulous attention to detail, Wiesner-Hanks paints a vivid picture of women's lives during this tumultuous era. From the well-known figures of Teresa of Avila and Elizabeth I to newly discovered heroines, the author weaves a rich tapestry of female experiences. Journey from Europe to Japan, the Philippines, Ethiopia, and the Americas, uncovering the remarkable tales of converts, nuns, saints, and more.
This comprehensive study delves into the multifaceted roles women played as monarchs, mothers, migrants, martyrs, mystics, and missionaries. Wiesner-Hanks' masterful analysis reveals that the Reformations were far from a purely European affair, and that women were instrumental in shaping the religious landscape of the time. Prepare to have your understanding of this crucial period in history thoroughly transformed.
Book ISBN: | 9780300268232 |
Book Author: | Merry E. Wiesner-Hanks |
Book Format: | Hardback |
Book Imprint: | Yale University Press |
Book Publisher: | Yale University Press |
Book Dimensions: | 241 x 161 x 34 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2024-10-22 |
Book Pagination: | 368 pages, 18 color illus., 7 b-w illus. + 6 maps |
Book Weight: | 638g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’