English Noblewomen in the Later Middle Ages

This vivid and pioneering study illuminates the different roles played in late medieval society by noblewomen - the most substantial group of women to survive as individuals in medieval documents. They emerge (despite limited political opportunities) as figures of consequence themselves in a landowning society through estate management in their husbands' frequent absences, and through hospitality, patronage and affinity.

List of contents

List of tables.Editor's Preface.Preface.Introduction.Chapter 1 Marriage.Chapter 2 The widow and her lands. Chapter 3 The household.Chapter 4 Lifestyle and travel.Chapter 5 Children, Kinsman and friends.Chapter 6 Estates and revenue.Chapter 7 Lordship and patronage.Chapter 8 Religious practice.Conclusion. Appendix: Glossary of terms.General bibliography.Index.

About the author

Ward, Jennifer

Product details

• Authors: Jennifer Ward, Jennifer C Ward, Jennifer C. Ward, Ward Jennifer
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 09.02.2015
• EAN: 9781138836365
• ISBN: 978-1-138-83636-5
• No. of pages: 192
• Series: The Medieval World; Medieval World
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Women's Studies, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, HISTORY / Women, Medieval History, British & Irish history, c 1000 CE to c 1500, Social and cultural history, Gender studies: women, c 500 to c 1000 CE, Social classes, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Classes & Economic Disparity, Gender studies: women and girls, European history: medieval period, middle ages, HISTORY / Europe / Medieval