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.
#954870 in Books Colin Thubron 2000-12-26 2000-12-26Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x .50 x 5.31l; .39 #File Name: 0060959290224 pagesAmong the Russians From the Baltic to the Caucasus
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A meaningful readBy g.r.h.Following my recent trip to St. Petersburg; this was an interesting read. I must admit; I read only the Leningrad and Tallinn portions of Thubron's book; but it is a heartfelt recounting of his amazing trip. Some of the language is little overblown for me; but it was his journey; and he tells the story well. I enjoyed the walkabout in St. Petersburg and Tallinn story of the pastor.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy P BeanI love everything this man writes.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great Service.By Dr. Philip D. JursekNo problems. Great Service.
