This vivid and pioneering study illuminates the different roles played in late medieval society by noblewomen - the most substantial group of women to survive as individuals in medieval documents. They emerge (despite limited political opportunities) as figures of consequence themselves in a landowning society through estate management in their husbands' frequent absences, and through hospitality, patronage and affinity.
| ISBN: | 9781138836365 |
| Publication date: | 9th February 2015 |
| Author: | Jennifer Ward |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 192 pages |
| Series: | The Medieval World |
| Genres: |
European history: medieval period, middle ages Gender studies: women and girls Social and cultural history |
This vivid and pioneering study illuminates the different roles played in late medieval society by noblewomen - the most substantial group of women to survive as individuals in medieval documents. They emerge (despite limited political opportunities) as figures of consequence themselves in a landowning society through estate management in their husbands' frequent absences, and through hospitality, patronage and affinity.
English Noblewomen in the Later Middle Ages features in the following genres: European history: medieval period, middle ages, Gender studies: women and girls, Social and cultural history
English Noblewomen in the Later Middle Ages is available in Hardback, Ebook
English Noblewomen in the Later Middle Ages was written by Jennifer Ward and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd
English Noblewomen in the Later Middle Ages has 192 pages
Yes it is part of The Medieval World series
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