As seen in document 1 by an unknown contemporary, women proved that they were intelligent and were competent to hold political power. This authors point of view reflects that Queen Elizabeth was loved and feared due to her regard for her subjects and yet her authority over them. ... In document 6 by Leonardo Bruni, we see how the author places emphasis on intellect. ... The author mentions how people at the time would not believe that some of the best works in literature and the studies could not come from the mind of women. ... Even though the author does not repress women for their effort in...

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