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.
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Language English ● Format PDF ● Pages 192 ● ISBN 9781317899150 ● Publisher Taylor and Francis ● Published 2014 ● Downloadable 6 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 2888348 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM
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