Author

Publication

2002 - Viking, London, England

Language

English

Word Count

71,000 words, Guess

Page Count

284 pages

Identifiers

and 3 more

Classifications

  • DDC271.9009453109031
  • LCCBX4220.I8 L38 2002
  • LCCBX4220.I8L38 2002

Description

Early 16th century Venice had 50 convents and about 3000 nuns. Far from being places of religious devotion, the convents were often little more than dumping-grounds for unmarried women from the upper ranks of Venetian society. Mary Laven creates a portrait of the nun's world.

Subjects

Topics

NunsWomenHistoryConventsChurch historySocial conditionsItaly, church history

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