FK Prochaska. Women and Philanthropy in Nineteenth-Century England. New York: Clarendon Press of Oxford University Press. 1980. Pp. ix, 301. Cloth …

This entry is a review of F.K. Prochaska’s book "Women and Philanthropy in Nineteenth-Century England." The book itself explores the significant, yet often overlooked, contributions of women to philanthropic endeavors in England during the 19th century. It details their roles in charitable organizations, social reform movements, and community welfare, shedding light on how women navigated societal constraints to effect social change through their giving and activism. The review likely assesses the book’s arguments, research, and contribution to the historical understanding of women’s philanthropy.