Format:
1 online resource (viii, 176 pages)
ISBN:
9781315253756
,
9781351931984
Series Statement:
Women and gender in the early modern world
Content:
1. Inheritance law, guardianship, and women -- 2. "The great love and affection I have for her" : appointing female guardians -- 3. "Giving security to the youthful years" : raising wards and managing noble property -- 4. "With license and authority" : arranging marriages -- 5. "A guardian should bring suit" : female guardians in court -- 6. "I have been diligent" : life after guardianship.
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9781409400530
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe ISBN 9781409400530
Language:
English
DOI:
10.4324/9781315253756
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