Women in Medieval England
- ISBN-10
- 0719040175
- ISBN-13
- 9780719040177
- Category
- Civilization, Medieval
- Pages
- 210
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1996
- Publisher
- Manchester University Press
- Author
- Helen M. Jewell
Description
The history of medieval women has been transformed in recent years through the expansion of evidence and the application of innovative and provocative methodologies. The author draws on these research results to emphasize the resilience and achievements of medieval women, whilst recognizing the misogynistic constraints embedded in the structures of medieval society.
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