Envisioning Women in World History: Prehistory to 1500

by Catherine Clay

Part of McGraw-Hill's Explorations in World History series, this brief and accessible volume presents a comparative survey of the early history of women from a global perspective. Each chapter, which can be read independently of the others, examines the experiences of women in one of seven civilizations typically covered in an introductory world history pre-agricultural societies, the Ancient Mediterranean, Gupta India/Southeast Asia, Tang/Song China, Maya and Aztec cultures, early Islam through the Abbasid caliphate, and Europe in the Late Middle Ages. Within these cultures, the authors explore a variety of issues impacting the lives of females in pre-modern history, including the ideal woman, female life cycles, women's roles in work and economy, female sexuality and spirituality, and women and politics. The book's brevity makes it an excellent companion text for students in world history, women's history, introductory sociology and anthropology courses, and women’s studies courses.

Genres: Feminism, History, Nonfiction

240 pages, Paperback

First published January 22, 2008

Reviews

[Alyssa · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm sure its good but sorry professor I did not enjoy

[Katie Miller · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5

[Alexander BM · Rating 3 out of 5]

Informative but highly speculative and lecturing at times. I do believe it should be part of any history course as they tend do be male centered otherwise.