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What has happened to the women's rights movement? The positions of feminism have been softened and the term has been appropriated by anti-feminist ideologies. The women who continue to fight uncompromisingly against patriarchy call themselves Radfems - radical feminists...
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Baths and Bathing is a comprehensive exploration of the history, culture, and significance of bathing practices across different civilizations and eras. Drawing from a wealth of historical sources, the book delves into the origins and evolution of public and private...
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Fairs, Past and Present: A Chapter in the History of Commerce by Cornelius Walford is a comprehensive exploration of the evolution, significance, and cultural impact of fairs throughout history. Drawing on a wealth of historical sources, the book traces the origins of...
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Leisure Hours Among the Gems is a captivating and richly detailed exploration of the world of precious stones, authored by Mrs. Gordon Holmes. First published in the late 19th century, this book offers readers an engaging journey through the fascinating history,...
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Body-Snatching: Its History and Suppression is a comprehensive exploration of the dark and fascinating history of body-snatching in Britain, written by J. B. Bailey. This meticulously researched work delves into the grim practice of exhuming corpses from graveyards, a...
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The Complete Servant: Being a Practical Guide to the Peculiar Duties and Business of All Descriptions of Servants, from the Housekeeper to the Servant of All-Work, and from the Land Steward to the Foot-Boy is an exhaustive and authoritative manual first published in...
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Working Life of Women in the Seventeenth Century by Alice Clark is a pioneering historical study that delves into the economic and social roles of women in England during the 1600s. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, including diaries, court records, and...
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Fors Clavigera: Letters to the Workmen and Labourers of Great Britain (Volume 5 of 8) is a compelling continuation of John Ruskin’s influential series of letters, originally published monthly between 1871 and 1884. In this fifth volume, Ruskin deepens his passionate...
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Fors Clavigera: Letters to the Workmen and Labourers of Great Britain (Volume 4 of 8) is a compelling continuation of John Ruskin’s influential series of open letters, originally published between 1871 and 1884. In this fourth volume, Ruskin deepens his passionate...
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Report to Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State For the Home Department From the Poor Law Commissioners, on an Inquiry Into the Sanitary Condition of the Labouring Population of Great Britain is a landmark document first published in 1842, commonly known as the...
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Common Sense for Housemaids is a practical and insightful guide originally published in the 19th century, designed to instruct and empower housemaids in the art of domestic service. Written in a clear, accessible style, the book offers a comprehensive overview of the...
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Fors Clavigera: Letters to the Workmen and Labourers of Great Britain (Volume 1 of 8) is the first in a seminal series of letters written by the renowned Victorian art critic, social thinker, and philanthropist John Ruskin. Published in 1871, this volume marks the...
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The Tale of the Spinning Wheel is a charming and insightful exploration of the history, significance, and cultural impact of the spinning wheel, written by M. L. (Mary Louisa) Foster. This book delves into the origins and evolution of the spinning wheel, tracing its...
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A Handbook of Invalid Cooking, authored by Mary A. Boland and first published in 1893, is a comprehensive guide dedicated to the preparation of nourishing and easily digestible meals for the sick and convalescent. Drawing from her experience as a nurse at the...
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Suburban Residences, and How to Circumvent Them is a satirical work by G. R. Sims, first published in the late 19th century, that humorously explores the trials, tribulations, and peculiarities of suburban life in Victorian England. Through a series of witty essays and...
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Women's Work is a comprehensive exploration of the roles, responsibilities, and contributions of women throughout history, particularly focusing on the domestic and economic spheres. Drawing from a wide range of historical sources, the book delves into the evolution of...
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Nooks and Corners: Being the Companion Volume to 'From Kitchen to Garret' is a richly detailed exploration of the hidden, often overlooked spaces within the Victorian home. Authored by Mrs. C. S. Peel, this book delves into the intimate and practical aspects of domestic...
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The Pantropheon; or, History of Food, Its Preparation, from the Earliest Ages of the World, authored by Alexis Soyer, is a comprehensive and fascinating exploration of the culinary traditions and food culture of ancient civilizations. Drawing from a wealth of historical...
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Premature Burial and How It May Be Prevented is a comprehensive and meticulously researched work by William Tebb, first published in the late 19th century, that delves into the chilling and often overlooked subject of premature burial—the accidental interment of...
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The Economics of the Russian Village is a comprehensive exploration of rural economic life in Russia during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Drawing on detailed observations, statistical data, and firsthand accounts, the book delves into the structure and...
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