“Femina is essential reading for anyone who is interested in the Middle Ages and its place in the modern mind.” —Dan Jones, bestselling author of Powers and ThronesThe Middle Ages are seen as a bloodthirsty time of Vikings, saints and kings—a patriarchal society that oppressed and excluded women. Now through a careful examination of the artifacts, writings and possessions they left behind, the influential and multifaceted lives of women are emerging.
Femina goes beyond the official records to uncover the true impact of women, such as:
- Jadwiga, the only female king in Europe
- Margery Kempe, who exploited her image and story to ensure her notoriety
- Loftus Princess, whose existence gives us clues about the beginnings of Christianity in England
In
Femina, Oxford and BBC historian Janina Ramirez invites us to see the medieval world with fresh eyes and discover why these remarkable women were removed from our collective memories.
“A passionate voice for women in history.” —Hallie Rubenhold, bestselling author of
The Five“Spellbinding, passionate, gripping and magnificently fresh in tone, boldly wide in range, elegantly written, deeply researched,
Femina is a ground-breaking history of the Middle Ages.” —Simon Sebag Montefiore, bestselling author of
Jerusalem: The BiographyUS“Beautifully written, wonderfully free-ranging and gloriously original,
Feminamakes us look into the mists of history in new, exciting and provocative ways. A joyous read.”
Peter Frankopan, bestselling author ofThe Silk Roads “Janina Ramirez is a born storyteller, and in
Feminashe is at the peak of her powers. This is bravlƒ&
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