Books
by Janina Ramirez
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Femina: A new history of the Middle Ages, through the women written out of it |
These are the life stories of a collection of extraordinary women, illustrating their influence and worth within the Middle Age cultures in which they lived. The reader is encouraged to rethink the role of women in history. These women include Vikings, nuns, needleworkers (Bayeux Tapestry), noblewomen, royalty, mystics and Cathars. This is a very detailed work. I found it interesting, even enlightening, but did get swamped by detail at times.
(Ros Cook - bwl 119 Winter 2026) |
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