Laura Gowing Boeken

Focusing on the evolution of gender roles in England from 1500 to 1700, this revised edition delves into global influences, the concept of masculinity, and contemporary historical interpretations. It offers fresh insights and updates, reflecting ongoing scholarly discussions and expanding the understanding of gender dynamics during this transformative period.

Set in rapidly changing late 17th-century London, Ingenious Trade reveals a generation of young women taking up apprenticeships and making their way in trade. Drawing on engagingly detailed court cases, it recovers their ambitions, conflicts, networks and careers, showing the significance of women's work to their identities, and to the city.