"Examination of predominantly primary sources focuses on discourses of women and women's issues in light of the prevailing view of the relationship between the

A revolutionary reinterpretation of the French past, focused on contesting and defending masculine hierarchy in relations between women and men.

A magisterial reconstruction and analysis of the heated debates around the 'woman question' during the French Third Republic.

A sweeping novel about the extraordinary woman who captured Napoleon’s heart, created a dynasty, and changed the course of history—from the New York Times b