Women brewed and sold most of the ale consumed in medieval England; but after 1350; men slowly took over the trade. By 1600; most brewers in London were male; and men also dominated the trade in many towns and villages. This book asks how; when; and why brewing ceased to be women's work and instead became a job for men. Employing a wide variety of sources and methods; Bennett vividly describes how brewsters (that is; female brewers) gradually left the trade. She also offers a compelling account of the endurance of patriarchy during this time of dramatic change.
#2503986 in Books 1999-06-24Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.20 x 1.20 x 6.10l; #File Name: 0195106172288 pages
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2 of 5 people found the following review helpful. A good outline of Black church historyBy M. WilsonThis is a good foundation. Since the first slave ship arrived to the USA; we have been active in our liberation. As to the previous reviewer "a reader". It always amazes me how muslims can put down Christianity when they do NOTHING in our communities but talk tough. Please read YOUR history and learn that when the europeans came to power they used the slave routes of muslims who were the first to enslave continental africans(which still goes on! BTW; the koran is an edited book that has been rewritten several times. At least read your own history before speaking on others. PEACE4 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Fine scholarshipBy A CustomerThis certainly rates more than the single star given by another reviewer. Billingsley's book is a fine work of scholarship!0 of 30 people found the following review helpful. I am Actually a muslim and I want to give my opinionBy A CustomerI would like to say something about christianity. For centuries white christians have surpressed and enslaved other races or religions.Why would I want to convert myself to a religion that didn't even have laws that inspired people from all races and beliefs to live in harmony and friendship.One advice.Read de koran:You won't be disappointed About the book then.Does the author even now that the Bible during the roman occupation was forged(just like the juish book the thora)
