Routledge Women, Accounting and Narrative - History Book

Explore the intersection of gender and finance in eighteenth-century England with this scholarly work from Routledge. This book examines the dual role of women during this era, moving from their traditional position as household accountants to their connection with literary and narrative accounting found in diaries and letters. By studying these historical records, the text investigates how women managed financial tasks while simultaneously shaping the development of the early novel. It provides a detailed look at the relationship between property, originality, and the written word. This is an essential resource for researchers and students interested in gender history and the evolution of accounting practices within a social and literary context.