early works to 1800

Presents the eighteenth-century text in which Wollstonecraft presents her argument for the emancipation of women.

Presents fifteenth-century Italian leader Niccolo Machiavelli's treatise on political power, statecraft, and the qualities of the ideal ruler.

Treatise on political power, statecraft, and the qualities of the ideal ruler.

A political treatise by American patriot Thomas Paine that advocated the establishment of democracy and the overthrow of the monarchy.

Presents five hundred illustrations of fifteenth-century dress from around the world, depicting various levels of social strata. Concentrates largely on Italy and includes a section on ancient Roman costumes.