Worcestershire in the Nineteenth Century
Worcestershire in the Nineteenth Century

Author: T. C. Turberville

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-10-21

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13:

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In 'Worcestershire in the Nineteenth Century' by T. C. Turberville, readers are presented with a meticulous and comprehensive account of the social, economic, and cultural landscape of Worcestershire during this pivotal period in history. Turberville's writing style is characterized by its attention to detail and rich historical context, providing readers with a vivid portrayal of life in the region. Through detailed descriptions and insightful analysis, the book offers a valuable insight into the transformations taking place in Worcestershire during the 19th century. Turberville's work is a must-read for anyone interested in local history and the societal changes that shaped the region. T. C. Turberville, a renowned historian with expertise in British history, draws on his extensive research and knowledge to present a compelling narrative of Worcestershire's evolution in the 19th century. His passion for the subject shines through in the meticulous research and engaging writing style displayed in the book. Turberville's background and expertise in historical studies uniquely position him to shed light on the lesser-known aspects of Worcestershire's past. For history enthusiasts, students, and anyone interested in regional histories, 'Worcestershire in the Nineteenth Century' by T. C. Turberville is a must-read. Turberville's expertise and engaging writing make this book a valuable resource for understanding the social, economic, and cultural dynamics of Worcestershire during a transformative period in history.

Worcestershire in the Nineteenth Century
Worcestershire in the Nineteenth Century

Author: T C Turberville

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2022-10-27

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781018917771

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Women and Reform in a New England Community, 1815-1860
Women and Reform in a New England Community, 1815-1860

Author: Carolyn J. Lawes

Publisher: University Press of Kentucky

Published: 2014-07-11

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 0813148189

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Interpretations of women in the antebellum period have long dwelt upon the notion of public versus private gender spheres. As part of the ongoing reevaluation of the prehistory of the women's movement, Carolyn Lawes challenges this paradigm and the primacy of class motivation. She studies the women of antebellum Worcester, Massachusetts, discovering that whatever their economic background, women there publicly worked to remake and improve their community in their own image. Lawes analyzes the organized social activism of the mostly middle-class, urban, white women of Worcester and finds that they were at the center of community life and leadership. Drawing on rich local history collections, Lawes weaves together information from city and state documents, court cases, medical records, church collections, newspapers, and diaries and letters to create a portrait of a group of women for whom constant personal and social change was the norm. Throughout Women and Reform in a New England Community, conventional women make seemingly unconventional choices. A wealthy Worcester matron helped spark a women-led rebellion against ministerial authority in the town's orthodox Calvinist church. Similarly, a close look at the town's sewing circles reveals that they were vehicles for political exchange as well as social gatherings that included men but intentionally restricted them to a subordinate role. By the middle of the nineteenth century, the women of Worcester had taken up explicitly political and social causes, such as an orphan asylum they founded, funded, and directed. Lawes argues that economic and personal instability rather than a desire for social control motivated women, even relatively privileged ones, into social activism. She concludes that the local activism of the women of Worcester stimulated, and was stimulated by, their interest in the first two national women's rights conventions, held in Worcester in 1850 and 1851. Far from being marginalized from the vital economic, social, and political issues of their day, the women of this antebellum New England community insisted upon being active and ongoing participants in the debates and decisions of their society and nation.