An important selection from the largely unknown writings of women philosophers of the early modern period. Each selection is prefaced by a headnote giving a biographical account of its author and setting the piece in historical context...
Seventeenth century
-
Auteur:Sommaire: -
Auteur:Machado, Ana Maria, Springer, JaneSommaire:A fast-moving middle-grade novel set in the seventeenth century about two Portuguese orphans who are sent to Brazil where they encounter slaves from Africa. Together with their new friend, an aboriginal boy, they work towards reuniting...
- Auteur:Daneau, MartinSommaire:
1605 De visite à Édimbourg, en Écosse, Jacques Ier ordonne l’exécution de femmes accusées de sorcellerie. Cyrielle Isère, condamnée au bûcher, provoque tout un émoi alors qu’elle manipule les flammes et empêche sa mise à mort. À Rome,...
- Auteur:Flint, Eric, Goodlett, Paula, Huff, GorgSommaire:
Auto mechanic Bernie Zeppi heads to Moscow to bring Russia into the Industrial Revolution--300 years ahead of schedule. War with Poland looms, but Bernie is more focused on a beautiful Russian noblewoman. Can he protect them both from...
