{"title":"Lesley Orr","description":"\u003cp\u003eLesley Orr offers a compelling exploration of history through the lens of remarkable Scottish women, weaving together rich narratives that illuminate their lives and contributions. Her work brings to light stories often overlooked, combining meticulous research with engaging storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful accounts that blend historical detail with a strong sense of place and character, perfect for those interested in British history and military contexts where individual courage and resilience shine through.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"scottish-women-by-karly-kehoe-9781399563680","title":"Scottish Women","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on a wide range of source materials from across Scotland, \u003cem\u003eScottish Women\u003c\/em\u003e provides new insights into women's attitudes towards the society in which they lived, and how they negotiated their identities within private and public life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOrganised in thematic chapters, it moves from the private and intimate experiences of sexuality, health, and sickness to Scotswomen's migrations across the British empire, illustrating many facets of women's lives—domesticity and waged work, defiance of law and convention, religious faith and respectability, political action and public influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA range of fascinating and rich source material sheds new light on the lives of women across Scotland throughout the long nineteenth century, demonstrating the pervasiveness of discourses of appropriate feminine behaviour, but also women's subversion of this. It raises challenging questions for researchers about the identification of women's voices, where these have been muted by class, religion, or ethnicity, while at the same time providing a methodology for uncovering these.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThought-provoking and innovative, this text will prove an invaluable resource for students, teachers, and researchers. It will enable them to discover new ways of understanding the Scottish past and serve as a guide to redressing the gender imbalance of historical narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47934206181612,"sku":"9781399563680","price":100.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781399563680-scottish-women.jpg?v=1783905703"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/lesley-orr.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}