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Overview"A groundbreaking reappraisal of medieval femininity, revealing why women have been written out of history and why it matters The Middle Ages are seen as a bloodthirsty time of Vikings, saints, and kings: a patriarchal society that oppressed and excluded women. But when we dig a little deeper into the truth, we can see that the ""Dark"" Ages were anything but. Oxford and BBC historian Janina Ramirez has uncovered countless influential women's names struck out of historical records, with the word FEMINA annotated beside them. As gatekeepers of the past ordered books to be burned, artworks to be destroyed, and new versions of myths, legends, and historical documents to be produced, our view of history has been manipulated. Only now, through a careful examination of the artifacts, writings and possessions they left behind, are the influential and multifaceted lives of women 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, Ramirez invites us to see the medieval world with fresh eyes and discover why these remarkable women were removed from our collective memories." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Janina Ramirez , Janina RamirezPublisher: Hanover Square Press Imprint: Hanover Square Press Dimensions: Width: 13.40cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 17.00cm Weight: 0.100kg ISBN: 9798212223539Publication Date: 28 February 2023 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Audio Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsThis is a passionate, energetic, hugely enjoyable, and brilliantly observed book...I read it in one sitting. -- Kate Mosse, New York Times bestselling author Author InformationDr Janina Ramirez is an Oxford lecturer, BBC broadcaster, researcher and author. She has presented and written over 30 hours of BBC history documentaries and series on TV and radio, and written five books for children and adults. Dr Janina Ramirez is an Oxford lecturer, BBC broadcaster, researcher and author. She has presented and written over 30 hours of BBC history documentaries and series on TV and radio, and written five books for children and adults. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |