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This study challenges traditional interpretations of the roles of royal women in a patriarchial society. Drawing upon sources in anthropology, sociology, art history and literature, the author demonstrates that the wives of the early tsars played complex roles in government.

Trade Review

"An important study that opens up the whole area of women at the Russian court before Peter's time."
-Russian Review
"Finely nuanced."—American Historical Review
"Highly recommended.... The book breaks new ground."—Canadian Slavonic Papers



Table of Contents

Table of Contents
Introduction
1. The Myth of the Tsaritsa's Blessed Womb
2. Helpmate to the Tsar and Intercessor for the Realm
3. The Tsaritsa as Ruler and Dynastic Link
4. The Royal Terem in the Early Romanov Period
5. Sofiia Alekseevna, the Tsarevna as Ruler
Conclusion
Glossary
Appendix: Genealogical Charts
Notes
Selected Bibliography
Index

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      Publisher: Cornell University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 01/07/2001
      ISBN13: 9780875802749, 978-0875802749
      ISBN10: 0875802745
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      History of religion

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This study challenges traditional interpretations of the roles of royal women in a patriarchial society. Drawing upon sources in anthropology, sociology, art history and literature, the author demonstrates that the wives of the early tsars played complex roles in government.

      Trade Review

      "An important study that opens up the whole area of women at the Russian court before Peter's time."
      -Russian Review
      "Finely nuanced."—American Historical Review
      "Highly recommended.... The book breaks new ground."—Canadian Slavonic Papers



      Table of Contents

      Table of Contents
      Introduction
      1. The Myth of the Tsaritsa's Blessed Womb
      2. Helpmate to the Tsar and Intercessor for the Realm
      3. The Tsaritsa as Ruler and Dynastic Link
      4. The Royal Terem in the Early Romanov Period
      5. Sofiia Alekseevna, the Tsarevna as Ruler
      Conclusion
      Glossary
      Appendix: Genealogical Charts
      Notes
      Selected Bibliography
      Index

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