English Noblewomen in the Later Middle Ages (e-bog) af Ward, Jennifer
Ward, Jennifer (forfatter)

English Noblewomen in the Later Middle Ages e-bog

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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 hospitali...
E-bog 436,85 DKK
Forfattere Ward, Jennifer (forfatter)
Forlag Routledge
Udgivet 14 januar 2014
Længde 192 sider
Genrer 1DBKE
Sprog English
Format pdf
Beskyttelse LCP
ISBN 9781317899150
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.