English Noblewomen in the Later Middle Ages

NOTE EDITORE

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.

SOMMARIO

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.

AUTORE

Ward, Jennifer

ALTRE INFORMAZIONI

• Condizione: Nuovo
• ISBN: 9781138836365
• Collana: The Medieval World
• Dimensioni: 8.5 x 5.5 in Ø 0.75 lb
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pagine Arabe: 192