The Poor of Eighteenth-century France 1750-1789
- 570 pages
- 20 hours of reading
Olwen Hufton stands as one of the foremost historians of early modern Europe, a pioneer in social history and women's history. Her expertise lies in the comparative socio-cultural history of early modern Western Europe, with a particular emphasis on gender, poverty, social relations, religion, and work. Her scholarly contributions have reshaped our understanding of the period, offering nuanced perspectives on the lived experiences of its inhabitants. Hufton's work is characterized by its meticulous research and insightful analysis of societal structures and individual lives.




„Frauenleben“ ist ein Meilenstein der Frauengeschichtsforschung, eine monumentale, von der Kritik hochgelobte Gesamtdarstellung der Geschichte der Frauen in der Frühen Neuzeit (1500 - 1800).