ISBN:
1613767625
,
9781613767627
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (1 online resource)
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als
DDC:
305.40974409032
Keywords:
Puritan women Social conditions 17th century
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Puritans History 17th century
;
Puritans History 17th century
;
Violence History 17th century
;
Family violence Law and legislation 17th century
;
History
;
Married women Legal status, laws, etc 17th century
;
History
;
Sex role Religious aspects
;
Puritans
;
HISTORY / General
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Electronic books
Abstract:
Cover -- Series -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- Chapter 1. The Limits of Household Violence -- Order and Disorder -- Chapter 2. From "That Wicked House" -- Women and Infanticide -- Chapter 3. Almost Inconceivable Foes -- Anglo-American Women and Indian War -- Chapter 4. "The Devil will Bless Himself, to Find Such a Convenient Lodging" -- Women and the Witchcraft Threat -- Chapter 5. Female Violence -- From Potential Threat to Cultural Weapon -- Notes -- Index -- Back Cover
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