Households in Early Modern England: Structures, Priorities, and Roles

Explore the structures, priorities, strategies, and roles within households in early modern England in this 46-minute lecture from Yale University's course on Tudor and Stuart society. Delve into the differences between urban and rural households, as well as those of great lords and common folk. Examine the process of household establishment, including courtship and marriage. Analyze the roles of individuals within these households, with particular focus on women's responsibilities and children's experiences. Investigate how external crises like plagues or harvest failures affected households and learn about the strategies employed to ensure survival. Gain insights into the complexities of early modern domestic life and how it differed from contemporary notions of home.

- Chapter 1. The Household
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- Chapter 2. "Huswifery"
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- Chapter 3. The Role of Children
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- Chapter 4. The Priority of Survival
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- Chapter 5. Providing for the Future
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- Chapter 6. Marriage
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