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The Eighteenth-Century Woman. The hallmarks of the eighteenth century—its opulence, charm, wit, intelligence—are embodied in the age's remarkable women. These women held sway in the salons, in the councils of state, in the ballrooms, in the bedrooms; they enchanted (or intimidated) the most powerful of men and presided over an extraordinary ...
1 de mar. de 1982 · Delightfully informative, this timely book charts the beginnings of women's liberation, illuminates the century for those who are unfamiliar with it, and provides new insights for those who know it well.
Full catalog record. MARCXML. Published in connection with an exhibition at the Costume Institute, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, from December 16, 1981 to September 5,...
13 de nov. de 2020 · Nov 13, 2020 55 MINUTES. The painter Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun once wrote of the eighteenth century, “Women reigned then; the Revolution dethroned them.”. Witty, elegant, and a paragon of “feminine charm,” the eighteenth-century woman was the secret engine of high society.
The Eighteenth Century Woman. Olivier Bernier. New Word City, 2018 - Biography & Autobiography - 305 pages. The hallmarks of the eighteenth century - its opulence, charm, wit,...
13 de jun. de 2022 · The 18th century is a significant period for analyzing how women were ill-treated by the male-dominated society. It is an age defined by gender inequality and discrimination. The idea of the superiority of men and their ownership of women made women oppressed victims of the patriarchal society.
A charming novel that offers short biographies on wonderful women of the eighteenth century. Encompassing both the working class as well as the upper crust, Bernier takes us all across the world in a quest to uncover some of the most fascinating characters of their time.
