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English Noblewomen in the Later Middle Ages Jennifer Ward

English Noblewomen in the Later Middle Ages By Jennifer Ward

English Noblewomen in the Later Middle Ages by Jennifer Ward


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Summary

Part of the Medieval World series, this text examines the role of English noblewomen in the later Middle Ages, covering such areas as marriage, the household, lifestyle and travel, estates and revenue, lordship and patronage and religious practices.

English Noblewomen in the Later Middle Ages Summary

English Noblewomen in the Later Middle Ages by Jennifer Ward

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.

English Noblewomen in the Later Middle Ages Reviews

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

About Jennifer Ward

Ward, Jennifer

Table of Contents

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.

Additional information

GOR003821986
9780582059658
0582059658
English Noblewomen in the Later Middle Ages by Jennifer Ward
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
19921116
202
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