Routledge - The Monument of Matrones Volume 3 (Lamps 5-7)

Explore a significant piece of early modern history with The Monument of Matrones Volume 3 (Lamps 5-7). Published by Routledge, this work is part of the Essential Works for the Study of Early Modern Women series. It provides a deep look into the 1582 text described by Thomas Bentley as a "domesticall librarie plentifullie stored and replenished." This 1500-page volume serves as a vital resource for scholars studying the English Reformation and the evolution of secular prayer. Unlike many collections of its time, this work is unique because it was addressed specifically to women and includes prayers and meditations written by women as well as for them. By examining these texts, readers gain insight into how women's roles were defined within the Anglican Church. This volume is an important addition to any library focused on literary theory, history, or the study of women in the early modern period.