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Vinony

A bitter living

by Sheilagh C. Ogilvie · 2003

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Women were key to the changes in the European economy between 1600 and 1800 that led the way to industrialization. But we still know little about this female 'shadow economy' - and nothing quantitative or systematic. This text aims to illuminate women's contribution to the pre-industrial economy.

Economic conditionsSocial capital (Sociology)WomenWomen, germanyGermany, economic conditionsGermany, social conditions