Woman in Western Civilization

by Elizabeth Miller Walsh

In traditional Western Civiliation courses one learns of the exploits of mankind. History has invariably been his story, how he has exercised power, built civilization, created works of art and pioneered new frontiers. And the story is certainly engaging. Yet one cannot but feel that something is What has the other half of humanity been doing? what has "herstory" been? Women in Western Civilization willanswer those and other questions. The author explores the ages of women, through the eyes of artists, philosophers, religious and political figures and through the eyes of women themselves.

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