Johns, Susan M.
Noblewomen, Aristocracy and Power in the Twelfth-Century Anglo-Norman Realm (Gender in History) (Gender in History)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780719063053
- author:
- Johns, Susan M.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Manchester University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 21.9 x 13.8 x 2.3 cm
- Genre:
- c 1000 CE to c 1500
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Noblewomen, Aristocracy and Power in the Twelfth-Century Anglo-Norman Realm by Susan M. Johns offers a significant reevaluation of women's roles within aristocratic society during this period. Drawing from a range of literary sources, including chronicles, charters, seals, and governmental records, Johns presents a detailed picture of noblewomen's lives in 12th-century England. The book explores the complex relationship between gender and lordship, arguing that the influence of women on power was profound, varied, and multifaceted. By examining the life-cycle of aristocratic women, Johns sheds new light on their agency and the ways in which they exercised power within their communities. An electronic edition of this title is available under a Creative Commons licence, allowing for free access to this important work of historical scholarship.
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