Encyclopedia of Women in the Renaissance: Italy, France, and England
- ISBN-10
- 1851097724
- ISBN-13
- 9781851097722
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 459
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2007
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO
- Authors
- Diana Maury Robin, Anne R. Larsen, Carole Levin
Description
Presents biographical and topical information on the contributions made by women during the Renaissance in such fields as medicine, religion, and art.
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