This volume presents new insights into the diverse roles of women in family businesses as
daughters wives mothers widows and entrepreneurs. Eleven case studies drawn from a range of
sectors and eras illuminate the significance of women's influence in family businesses
throughout the history of commerce. Bringing together approaches from the history of business
gender society and culture the chapters explore women's multi-faceted roles within numerous
enterprises in a new and enlightening depth. on the important role of women in family
businesses
