English Noblewomen in the Later Middle Ages

Häftad, Engelska, 1992

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Beskrivning

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.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:1992-11-16
Mått:138 x 216 x 14 mm
Vikt:370 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Medieval World
Antal sidor:202
Förlag:Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:9780582059658

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"Ward's search is meticulous and highlights some of the under-explored areas of upper-class women's lives, alongside the more usual marriage, family and religion ... This is an excellent introduction."The Innes Review (Journal of the Scottish Catholic Historical Association

Innehållsförteckning

List of tables. Editor's Preface. Preface. Introduction. Chapter 1 Marriage. Chapter 2 The widow and her lands.Chapter 3 The household. Chapter 4 Lifestyle and travel. Chapter 5 Children, Kinsman and friends. Chapter 6 Estates and revenue. Chapter 7 Lordship and patronage. Chapter 8 Religious practice. Conclusion. Appendix: Glossary of terms. General bibliography. Index.