Heroines of the Medieval World

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Author: Sharon Bennett Connolly
ISBN: 9781445689449

Sharon Bennett Connolly

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Heroines of the Medieval World

Sharon Bennett Connolly(Author)

3.95 (88 Ratings by Goodreads)

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Published: 15 March, 2019

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These are the stories of women, famous, infamous and unknown, who shaped the course of medieval history. The lives and actions of medieval women were restricted by the men who ruled the homes, countries and world they lived in. It was men who fought wars, made laws and dictated religious doctrine. It was men who were taught to read, trained to rule and expected to fight. Today, it is easy to think that all women from this era were downtrodden and obedient housewives, whose sole purpose was to give birth to children (preferably boys) and serve their husbands. Heroines of the Medieval World looks at the lives of the women who broke the mould: those who defied social norms and made their own future, consequently changing lives, society and even the course of history. Some of the women are famous, such as Eleanor of Aquitaine, who was not only a duchess in her own right but also Queen Consort of France through her first marriage and Queen Consort of England through her second, in addition to being a crusader and a rebel. Then there are the more obscure but no less remarkable figures such as Nicholaa de la Haye, who defended Lincoln Castle in the name of King John, and Maud de Braose, who spoke out against the same king’s excesses and whose death (or murder) was the inspiration for a clause in Magna Carta. Women had to walk a fine line in the Middle Ages, but many learned to survive – even flourish – in this male-dominated world. Some led armies, while others made their influence felt in more subtle ways, but all made a contribution to their era and should be remembered for daring to defy and lead in a world that demanded they obey and follow.

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ISBN13	9781445689449
ISBN10	1445689448
Number Of Pages	304
Item Weight	272 g
Publisher / Reseller	Amberley Publishing
Format	paperback

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‘As Connolly ably demonstrates, knowing about these fascinating women is essential to fully understanding medieval Europe’ * Publishers Weekly *

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A Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, Sharon has studied history academically and just for fun – and has even worked as a tour guide at a castle. She also writes the popular history blog, www.historytheinterestingbits.com and co-hosts the podcast 'A Slice of Medieval'. Sharon regularly gives talks on women's history, for historical groups, festivals and in schools; her book 'Silk and the Sword: The Women of the Norman Conquest' is a recommended text for teaching the Norman Conquest in the National Curriculum. She is a feature writer for 'All About History' and 'Living Medieval' magazines and her TV work includes Australian Television's 'Who Do You Think You Are?'

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Heroines of the Medieval World

Sharon Bennett Connolly

3.95 ( 88 Ratings by Goodreads)