Femina : a new history of the Middle Ages, through the women written out of it
by Ramirez, Janina, 1980- (Author)
Summary
The Middle Ages are seen as a bloodthirsty time of Vikings, saints and kings; a patriarchal society that oppressed and excluded women. But when we dig a little deeper into the truth, we can see that the "Dark" Ages were anything but. Oxford and BBC historian Janina Ramirez has uncovered countless in... Full description
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- Decision makers
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- Artists and patrons
- Polymaths and scientists
- Spies and outlaws
- Kings and diplomats
- Entrepreneurs and influencers
- Exceptional and outcast.