Delve into a gripping tale of defiance and resilience with Steven Ozment’s “The Burgermeister’s Daughter: Scandal in a Sixteenth-Century German Town.” This compelling biography unearths the life of Anna Bschler, a woman who scandalized 16th-century society by challenging its rigid norms. Explore Anna’s courageous fight against patriarchal constraints after her scandalous affairs led to a brutal family dispute. Ozment masterfully uses original source material Anna’s own letters and court documents to paint a vivid portrait of a woman ahead of her time. More than a historical account, this book, published by Harper Perennial, First Edition, is a powerful examination of gender, sexuality, and family dynamics in a bygone era, illuminating the extraordinary tenacity of a woman who dared to defy the established order. Perfect for readers of history, biography, and women’s studies, it’s a testament to the enduring struggle for female agency and self-determination.
The Burgermeister’s Daughter: Scandal in a Sixteenth-Century German Town
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In an era when women were supposed to be disciplined and obedient, Anna proved to be neither. Defying 16th-century social mores, she was the frequent subject of gossip because of her immodest dress and flirtatious behavior. When her wealthy father discovered that she was having secret, simultaneous affairs with a young nobleman and a cavalryman, he turned her out of the house in rage, but when she sued him for financial support, he had her captured, returned home and chained to a table as punishment. Anna eventually escaped and continued her suit against her father, her siblings and her home town in a bitter legal battle that was to last 30 years and end only upon her death.
Drawn from her surviving love letters and court records, The Burgermeister’s Daughter is a fascinating examination of the politics of sexuality, gender and family in the 16th century, and a powerful testament to the courage and tenacity of a woman who defied the inequalities of this distant age.
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| ISBN-10 | 0060977213 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780060977214 |
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| Pages | 227 |
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| Weight | 295 |
| Edition | First Edition |
