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Violence against women has been accepted and even condoned throughout history. More than 2,000 years ago, Roman law gave a man life and death authority over his wife. In the 18th Century ...

In fact none of the Trotter women are the usual resigning 18th-century females; even little George has her opinions and is tough as nails. The three of them will make a good team as Nell escapes ...