Women Waging Law in Elizabethan England

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The book explores the various roles and activities of women involved in litigation during sixteenth-century England, highlighting their legal agency and societal challenges. It delves into case studies that illustrate how women navigated the legal system, the types of cases they pursued, and the impact of gender on their experiences. Through this examination, it sheds light on the broader implications of women's participation in legal matters during a transformative period in history.