English Noblewomen in the Later Middle Ages

Name: English Noblewomen in the Later Middle Ages
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

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. > 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 tables.Editor's Preface.Preface.Introduction.Chapter 1 Marriage.Chapter 2 The widow and her lands. Chapter 3 The household.Chapte.