Hardships of the English Laws in Relation to Wives By Sarah Chapone

Summary

Susan Paterson Glover here presents a critical edition of the first printed work by an English woman writer, Sarah Chapone, on the inequity of the common law regime for married women. The text is bookended by an extended, original introduction, and a set of appendices providing supplemental historical documents relating to Chapone's life and work.

Product details

• Authors: Susan Paterson (Laurentian University Glover
• Assisted by: Susan Paterson Glover (Editor), Glover Susan Paterson (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.06.2020
• EAN: 9780367593001
• ISBN: 978-0-367-59300-1
• No. of pages: 128
• Series: The Early Modern Englishwoman, 1500-1750: Contemporary Editions
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Law > General, dictionaries; History, English, HISTORY / General, LAW / Legal History, LITERARY CRITICISM / Modern / General, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, Legal History, 17th century, c 1600 to c 1699, Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700, Literary studies: c 1500 to c 1800, Literary studies: c 1600 to c 1800, 16th century, c 1500 to c 1599, C 1700 To C 1800