The Tudor housewife.
Publisher: Sutton
Published: 2000
Place of publication: Stroud
Language: eng
Number of pages: 192
Subjects: Housewives -- England -- History -- 16th century.; Home economics -- England -- History -- 16th century.; Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 16th century.
Description: Beginning with a general introduction that outlines the structure of Tudor society, The Tudor Housewife includes information on religion and marriage, highlighting various religious ceremonies and observances and the arrangement and celebration of marriages; childbirth and raising children, exploring attitudes to childbirth, education, and the religious and moral training of children; household duties, such as washing, cleaning, and preparing food and drink; home remedies, focusing on the medicines available to and the medical knowledge of the housewife; and the role women played in business.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.