In 1415, Francesco Barbaro produced a marriage manual intended at once for his friend, a scion of the Florentine Medici family, and for the whole set of his peers, the young nobility of Venice. Countering the trends of the day toward dowry chasing and dowry inflation, Barbaro insisted that the real wealth of wives was their capacity to conceive, birth, and rear children worthy of their heritage. The success of the patriciate depended, ironically, on women: for they alone could ensure the biological, cultural, and spiritual reproduction of their marital lineage. The Wealth of Wives circulated in more than 100 manuscript versions, five Latin editions, and translations into German, Italian, French, and English, far outstripping in its influence Leon Battista Alberti's On the Family (1434).

London became an international center for import and export trade in the late Middle Ages. The export of wool, the development of luxury crafts and the redistribution of goods from the continent made London one of the leading commercial cities of Europe. While capital for these ventures came from a variety of sources, the recirculation of wealth through London women was important in providing both material and social capital for the growth of London's economy. A shrewd Venetian visiting England around 1500 commented about the concentration of wealth and property in women's hands. He reported that London law divided a testator's property three ways allowing a third to the wife for her life use, a third for immediate inheritance of the heirs, and a third for burial and the benefit of the testator's soul. Women inherited equally with men and widows had custody of the wealth of minor children. In a society in which marriage was assumed to be a natural state for women, London women married and remarried. Their wealth followed them in their marriages and was it was administered by subsequent husbands. This study, based on extensive use of primary source materials, shows that London's economic growth was in part due to the substantial wealth that women transmitted through marriage. The Italian visitor observed that London men, unlike Venetians, did not seek to establish long patrilineages discouraging women to remarry, but instead preferred to recirculate wealth through women. London's social structure, therefore, was horizontal, spreading wealth among guilds rather than lineages. The liquidity of wealth was important to a growing commercial society and women brought not only wealth but social prestige and trade skills as well into their marriages. But marriage was not the only economic activity of women. London law permitted women to trade in their own right as femmes soles and a number of women, many of them immigrants from the countryside, served as wage laborers. But London's archives confirm women's chief economic impact was felt in the capital and skill they brought with them to marriages, rather than their profits as independent traders or wage laborers.

Elite Malay women’s polygamy narratives are multiple and varied, and their sentiments regarding the practice are conflicted, as they are often torn between personal and religious convictions. This volume explores the ways in which this increasingly prominent practice impacts Malay gender relations. As Muslims, elite Malay women may be forced to accept polygamy, but they mostly condemn it as women and wives, as it forces them to manage their lives and loves under the “threat” of polygamy from a husband able to marry another woman without their knowledge or consent; a husband that is married but available.

Start working on your financial independence, with help from the Money Queen! Named one of the “Top 10 Books to Make You Rich” by Daily Worth Are you a material girl? The truth is that, as women, we all have a unique relationship with money. We strive for financial security to support our family, ensure we can retire comfortably, create independence separate from our partners, and along the way, buy some nice purses. As much as we are motivated to make money, we often do not consider the crucial relationship between what we do today and how it will impact our life tomorrow. Covering life stages from your Roaring Twenties and Thrifty Thirties all the way to your (hopefully) Smooth Sixties and beyond, The Money Queen’s Guide will work to guide you through each of these financial decades and provide insight and detailed guidance into the steps you can take, and the decisions you should make to build a financially responsible future. Financial security is an exciting journey we can take together. So pack your purse and get ready for the ride . . .

Who is a wealthy wife? She is a woman who understands her strengths & how to be strong without pushing away others. The idea of having to prove herself never crosses her mind because, she is confident in who she is and while she appreciates others. She has no need for their approval. She loves fearlessly & fully. Because, she understands love is an experience she is unwilling to live without. She is open to love; embracing the delicate balance of "Me" with "We" a loving, thriving, and willing partnership with another. She indulges in exquisite self care. She understands her ability to give and receive depends on how good she feels: Emotionally Mentally Physically Spiritually She remembers her greatness. She allows her intuition and inner wise woman to guide her as she offers guidance to those who seek her assistance. She moves in a way that captivates and mesmerizes others. She speaks with a wisdom that comes from a deeper connection to her most feminine and Divine self. Her femininity is her greatest treasure. She enjoys the softer aspects of herself. She never allows it to become lost in the popular call to action that is so aggressive and unbending. She appreciates and honors the masculine. And, she prefers to work with the masculine in a way that complements her femininity. She knows that trying to counter masculine behavior with masculine like behavior can have disastrous results. Her words empower and motivate. This is important because, she knows she is the foundation who: Nutures Supports And sets the pace for positive change and true evolution. Men adore, cherish, and honor her. They seek to uplift and protect her. They feel at ease and appreciated in her presence. Other women admire her. She is a role model others seek to emulate. She is a wealthy wife. A woman who is: Healthy (Takes care of her body and mind.) Wealthy (Understands the principles and energetic nature of finances in order for her and her loved ones to thrive.) And wise. (Allows her intuitive side to guide her and others.) She is a true leader of our changing world. Now it is your turn to thrive with the right man and love match for you. Stop playing small, it serves noone for you to be less than you are truly meant to be.

In this amazingly timely story about what the wealthy do when Wall Street lays an egg, the author of Gilding Lily once again delivers a witty and insightful treatment of today's woman, as she explores the sacrifices they make, the bargains they strike, the rules they follow, and what happens when it all starts to fall apart. Who could have guessed that Wall Street would go south just as Marcy Emerson and her husband moved east? Down to earth Marcy relocated from Chicago to New York when her husband was offered a big time job as a hedge fund manager. She gives up her own job—after all, hedge fund wives don't work! And while at first it's fun to shop all day and party all night, Marcy quickly learns that life among the rich can be anything but easy and that behind every smile can be a stab in the back. Still, it's not until her husband leaves her for his thinner, blonder mistress—a woman who is higher up the social ladder than the original Mrs. Emerson will ever be—that Marcy decides to stand on her own two feet once again, and fight for the things that are far more important than money.

Ministry is hard. And every ministry wife needs—and deserves—encouragement. A woman marries a man, not his ministry. But all too often her husband's calling complicates their life together. What if ministry life isn't what she bargained for? What happens when her children make mistakes? How does she deal with church gossip, or even slander? As a pastor's wife of almost fifty years, Jani Ortlund addresses these questions, along with many others, as she offers encouragement and guidance to ministry wives. Jani reminds readers that God works out his delightfully good purposes in and through their sacrifices.