Kathryn L. Reyerson is Professor of History at the University of Minnesota.

Introduction 1
Chapter 1. Montpellier in the Time of Martha
Chapter 2. Martha, Her Family, Their Social Rank, and Political Influence
Chapter 3. Marriage, the Groom, and the In-Laws
Chapter 4. The Cabanis House: Domestic Space and Possessions
Chapter 5. Guiraudus's Death and the Beginnings of Guardianship
Chapter 6. The Widow's Legal Position as Guardian
Chapter 7. Guardianship in Practice: Commerce and Industry
Chapter 8. Real Property
Chapter 9. Collaboration: Mother and Sons, Inc.
Conclusion
Appendices
1. A Note on the Sources
2. Naming Practices
3. A Note on Money
Notes
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
Acknowledgments

Kathryn L. Reyerson is Professor of History at the University of Minnesota.