The Lady in Medieval England 1000-1400 by Peter Coss

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The Lady in Medieval England 1000-1400 by Peter Coss

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Summary

This study examines the role of the lady within medieval society, describing what she actually did, rather than the romantic ideal. Covering the lady in the 11th and 12th centuries, the book explores the widening of gentility in succeeding centuries, social relations and contemporary literature.

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The Lady in Medieval England 1000-1400 by Peter Coss

This text explores the role of the lady within medieval society, describing what she actually did rather than the romantic ideal. It covers the English lady in the 11th and 12th centuries; the widening of gentility in England in the succeeding centuries; social relations between the sexes, including incidences of rape and murder; plus a chapter examining the lady in contemporary literature. The text is complemented by a selection of contemporary illustrations from manuscripts and documents, as well as photographs of medieval effigies and other artefacts.

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ISBN 13 9780750924559
ISBN 10 0750924551
Title The Lady in Medieval England 1000-1400
Author Peter Coss
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher The History Press Ltd
Year published 2000-03-22
Number of pages 224
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.