Defining Gender, 1450-1910 Provides a gendered perspective on a vast body of original British source material useful for researchers in history, literature, sociology, and education. Includes contextual essays by leading scholars from Australia, Canada, the UK, and USA; the essays introduce the major themes of the project and provide direct links to sources. Sources include: ephemera, pamphlets, commonplace books, diaries, periodicals, letters, ledgers, manuscript journals, poetry, receipt books, and conduct and advice literature.