Title: Virgins of Venice
First published: 2002
Description: Early 16th century Venice had 50 convents and about 3000 nuns. Far from being places of religious devotion, the convents were often little more than dumping-grounds for unmarried women from the upper ranks of Venetian society. Mary Laven creates a portrait of the nun's world.
Subjects: Social conditions, History, Convents, Monasticism and religious orders for women, Women, Nuns, Religious life and customs, Church history, Monastic and religious life of women, Venice (italy), history, Italy, church history, Women, history, renaissance, 1450-1600
Places: Venice, Italy, Venice (Italy)
Time periods: 16th century