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5 days ago · Married Life in the Middle Ages 900-1300. Oxford, Oxford University Press, 2019, ISBN: 9780198798897; 320pp.; Price: £65.00. Married Life in the Middle Ages offers a refreshing approach to medieval marriage. Elisabeth van Houts focuses on the social and emotional sides of marriage rather than viewing marriage through a legal or institutional lens.
Apr 25, 2024 · Christine de Pisan (circa 1364--1430) was born in Italy and came to France at the age of four with her father. Arguably the first woman in Europe to earn a living as an author, she is widely regarded as an early feminist who spoke out for the rights of women and espoused female achievement.
4 days ago · Eleanor of Aquitaine (born c. 1122—died April 1, 1204, Fontevrault, Anjou, France) was the queen consort of both Louis VII of France (1137–52) and Henry II of England (1152–1204) and mother of Richard I (the Lionheart) and John of England. She was perhaps the most powerful woman in 12th-century Europe.
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2 days ago · Widowhood in Medieval and Early Modern Europe. Harlow, Longman, 1999, ISBN: 9780582317487; 279pp. How does one define widowhood? In spite of its widespread acceptance, the classic definition of widowhood as the phase of marriage following the death of one of the partners is never entirely satisfactory.
6 days ago · Sexuality in Medieval Europe: Doing Unto Others. As a reviewer who regards himself as a pioneer in the study of medieval sexuality, I judge this book as the best short introduction to medieval sexuality that I have read. The first chapter is an outstanding examination of the problems of writing about sex in medieval Europe.
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Apr 19, 2024 · Summarize This Article. Middle Ages, the period in European history from the collapse of Roman civilization in the 5th century ce to the period of the Renaissance (variously interpreted as beginning in the 13th, 14th, or 15th century, depending on the region of Europe and other factors). A brief treatment of the Middle Ages follows.
Apr 18, 2024 · This course explores the realities, expectations, and representations of women in medieval Europe (ca. 500-1500 CE) and helps prepare students for senior thesis through the analysis of primary source readings. Continues sequence beginning with HIST 3010, Women in Classical Antiquity.
