Leâon, Vicki.

Uppity women of Shakespearean times / Vicki Leâon. - New York : Barnes & Noble Books, [2000] - vii, 308 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.

Originally published: New York, NY : MJF Books, 1999. "Also published as Uppity women of the Renaissance."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 296-303) and index.

Born again--but to what? -- Crafty women & artful iron maidens -- Disorderly dames, ardent altruists & law-and-order ladies -- Brilliant blue collars, soulful femmes & yuppies of yore -- Rolling stones & gender-adventurous gals -- Slick talkers & awesome networkers -- Career virgins, saintly souls & wa-a-ayward women -- The Mrs., Misses & near misses of King Henry VIII -- Better halves, daring daughters & significant others of the rich & famous.






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