Victorian Woman

Author: Suzanne Fagence Cooper
ISBN: 9780810965805

This colorful book explodes the myth of the passive Victorian woman and demonstrates how women rose to the challenges of the age of empire and industry. Drawing on the new Victorian medium of photography, as well as the huge range of images from advertising and magazines, it creates a fascinating picture of the diversity of women's achievements at this time. A unique Mother's Day gift.

Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Publish Date: 2001-04-01

Subjects: Social Science / Women's Studies, Social Science / Sociology / General

This book is available in the following Community Centers: Women's Center (Location: History)