Political and Historical Encyclopedia of Women

The original French edition of this encyclopedia, the Encyclop die politique et historique des femmes, Second Edition has been lauded by French reviewers, and now Routledge is pleased to publish this acclaimed resource in an English language edition. From the Salic Law in medieval France to the American Revolution to today's women's representation in American and European politics, this valuable resource discusses women's participation in Western political and historical transformation. The 40 authoritative in-depth articles, written by an international team of scholars, examine women's activism in areas such as voting, emancipation, equality, and democracy, providing students and general readers with an indispensable resource.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1579582370
• ISBN13: 9781579582371
• Release Date: July 2003
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 564 Pages
• Weight: 3.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 7.6" x 12.1"