Women of the Renaissance

A Critique of Margaret King's "Women of the Renaissance" The book, Women of the Renaissance, by Margaret King, deals specifically with the roles and lives of women in Renaissance culture. Her focus lies entirely on those women who lived between the years 1350 and 1650 in Western Europe as well as England. It is a period in which Europe is bustling with economic, social and intellectual activities. Due to far-reaching innovations, such as the printing press and …

…that any student interested in knowing what the life of women during the Renaissance was like should definitely read this book. It is important to remember that only in recent times have women been able to free themselves from the limited role they played in society during most of the history of the Western World. In conclusion, Professor King's book contributes to a better understanding and appreciation of the conditions under which we live today.