Gies, Frances
Women in the Middle Ages
- ISBN 13:
- 9780060923044
- author:
- Gies, Frances
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- HarperCollins,Australia
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1980
- Pages:
- 272
- Genre:
- Social history
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Women in the Middle provides a reliable survey of the real and varied roles played by women in the medieval period. This comprehensive study corrects the omissions of traditional history, offering a fresh perspective on the lives of women during this time.
Written by Joseph Gies and Frances Gies, this book is highly recommended for those interested in social science, women's studies, history, and sociology. The authors' approach provides a nuanced understanding of the experiences of medieval women, shedding light on their roles within marriage, family, and society.
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