Women in Medieval English Society
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Examination of the evidence and major issues and debates deciding the position of women in medieval society. Booknews Mate (medieval history, U. of Oregon) begins her introduction: "More has been written about medieval women in the last fifteen years than in the previous one hundred and fifty." Here she looks at the ways in which historians have seen the position of women in medieval society from the beginning of the Anglo-Saxon period to the end of the 15th century. She focuses on legal rights, women's contribution to the economy, and political and religious power, as well as changes over time, and the existence or non-existence of a "golden age." Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
1Introduction12Early medieval society (c. 600-1250)5Religious and political life6Women in the economy13The legal rights of women163The late Middle Ages (1250-1530)27Economic activities of women27Political power, education and religious experience61The legal position of late medieval women78Conclusion96References101Index112
