Amsterdam University Press The Youth of Early Modern Women - Amsterdam University Press

Explore a new perspective on history with The Youth of Early Modern Women. This collection of fifteen essays presents a novel argument: early modern European women experienced a distinct period of youth, much like men did. By examining the transition from childhood to full adulthood, this work highlights the physiological, social, and psychological changes that shaped women's lives during this era. This book uses a wide variety of primary sources to bridge the gap between cultural constructions and lived experiences. Readers can examine historical insights drawn from literary works, autobiographical accounts, conduct literature, judicial records, and asylum documents. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of Europe and the social development of women in the late medieval and early modern periods.