The Business of Everyday Life: Gender, Practice and Social Politics in England, c. 1600-1900

by Beverly Lemire

This book examines the daily practices of men and women in the 17th through 19th centuries to budget succesfully and make ends meet. The author shows the many ways businesses worked, such as pawning, selling, and borrowing on a regular basis, as well as the strong role gender played in the division of responsibilities.

Genres: Nonfiction

224 pages, Hardcover

First published August 8, 2006