A History of Their Own:

Women in Europe from Prehistory
to the Present

By Bonnie S. Anderson and Judith P. Zinsser

NOW IN A NEW EDITION

This classic two-volume history takes an exciting and revolutionary look at women's history from prehistoric times to the present. Its unique organization focuses on the developments, and changes in women's roles in society, women's achievements, and the constraints on their lives. Rather than examining women's history as an inevitable progression of events along a strict timeline, this text is organized within a loose chronology, with chapters focusing on women's place and function in society. This revised edition provides a new introduction, an updated epilogue on women's lives in Europe since 1988, and a completely revised bibliography that includes recent scholarship.

A History of Their Own restores women to the historical record, brings their history into focus, and provides models of female action and heroism. Lively and engaging, this new edition takes readers on a fascinating journey into women's past. In addition, it is an ideal text for general courses in women's studies and women's history and more specialized courses focusing on women in European history in different countries and different time periods.