Medieval Women
Deirdre Jackson · 2015
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Our understanding of the lives and roles of medieval women has changed dramatically in recent years. Far from being background characters of the middle ages, women often wielded an influence beyond their expected station. Many women fortunate enough to receive an education became patrons of literature, particularly secular tales of adventure and romance. Some bold pioneers became writers themselves. Others commissioned, or had dedicated to them, the earliest historical chronicles, bestiaries, and treatises on healthcare and military prowess. This book celebrates the importance that women across Europe assigned to reading and literature, and the many ways women advanced medieval culture.
Book details
- Year
- 2015
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- British Library Publishing
- Editions
- 1
- Pages
- 200
- ISBN
- 9780712358651
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