The History of Woman, and Her Connexion With Religion, Civilization, & Domestic Manners, From the Earliest Period; Volume 1

Book excerpt: This classic work of history traces the role of women throughout human history, from the earliest civilizations to the modern era. Drawing on a wide range of primary sources, Stephen Watson Fullom offers a detailed and engaging account of the social and cultural contexts in which women have lived and worked, and highlights the many ways in which women have shaped the course of human history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.