100,000 words each; manuscript deadline of 14-16 months Europe volumes: These subsets will offer individual volumes on women’s roles in Europe during historical periods/centuries to give a broad overview of women’s lives. Each volume will begin with a lengthy historical introduction. Each volume will provide a brief timeline of major events in that period and then a narrative with topical chapters will round out the coverage. Major topic areas will vary but will be along the lines of Family Life, Marriage and Childbearing, Religion, Public Life, Lives of Ordinary Women, Women and the Economy, Political Status, Legal Status, and Women in Literature (or other venues). Country/regional differences will be noted as necessary. Chronology. Bibliography. Glossary if appropriate. Index.

Africa, Asia, and Latin America and the Caribbean volumes: Same as above in the main, with topical chapters that trace developments over time, with any specifics by country as needed

Authors must have Ph.D. and/or be independent scholars who are subject specialists and proven producers of pertinent book-length publications. Co-authoring is fine. These are not contributor volumes. Please send CV for consideration. Replies only to qualified candidates.