The Ordeal Of Elizabeth Marsh: A Woman In World History. by Linda Colley
"The Ordeal of Elizabeth Marsh" by Linda Colley tells the story of a remarkable woman who lived in the 18th century and traveled the world, experiencing various cultures and societies. Elizabeth Marsh was born into a wealthy family in England but faced many challenges throughout her life, including being kidnapped in Morocco and facing financial ruin. Colley uses Marsh's story to explore themes of gender, power, and imperialism, and to shed light on the experiences of women in world history.
The 7499th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2007
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 363
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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