The Byzantine Lady by Donald M Nicol
What kind of lives did women in the Byzantine empire lead? Just how subservient were they in so male-dominated a society? In this collection of biographies Donald M. Nicol uncovers the unexpected fact that in the later years of the empire, at least, some aristocratic women enjoyed influence and exercised initiative. The ten ladies whose lives are described here did not complain of male oppression: instead, despite the conventions of caste and court, they found an outlet for their talents in religion, patronage, friendship and scholarship. They left a lasting influence on the society in which they lived. The story of their achievements offers new perspectives on the Byzantine empire, and a fascinating insight into the lives of women in past times.
'… highly readable book' The Times Higher Education Supplement
'… construct[s] in vivid detail the history of the Paelaeologan epoch.' Anglo-Hellenic Review
'… construct[s] in vivid detail the history of the Paelaeologan epoch.' Anglo-Hellenic Review
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| ISBN 13 | 9780521576239 |
| ISBN 10 | 0521576237 |
| Title | The Byzantine Lady |
| Author | Donald M Nicol |
| Series | Canto Original Series |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 1996-07-13 |
| Number of pages | 164 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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