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Aristocratic Women In Medieval France (The Middle Ages Series),Used
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Were aristocratic women in medieval France little more than appendages to patrilineal families, valued as objects of exchange and necessary only for the production of male heirs? Such was the view proposed by the great French historian Georges Duby more than three decades ago and still widely accepted. In Aristocratic Women in Medieval France another model is put forth: women of the landholding elitefrom countesses down to the wives of ordinary knightshad considerable rights, and exercised surprising power.The authors of the volume offer five case studies of women from the mideleventh through the thirteenth centuries, and from regions as diverse as BloisChartres, Champagne, Flanders, and Occitania. They show not only the diversity of life experiences these women enjoyed but the range of social and political roles open to them. The ecclesiastical and secular sources they mine confirm that women were regarded as full members of both their natal and affinal families, were never excluded from inheriting and controlling property, and did not have their share of family property limited to dowries. Women across France exchanged oaths for fiefs and assumed responsibilities for enfeoffed knights. As feudal lords, they settled disputes involving vassals, fortified castles, and even led troops into battle.Aristocratic Women in Medieval France clearly shows that it is no longer possible to depict wellborn women as powerless in medieval society. Demonstrating the importance of aristocratic women in a period during which they have been too long assumed to have lacked influence, it forces us to reframe our understanding of the high Middle Ages.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Aristocratic Women in Medieval France'? A: The main theme of 'Aristocratic Women in Medieval France' is to challenge the traditional view that aristocratic women were powerless and merely used for producing male heirs. The book presents evidence that these women held significant rights and power within their families and society.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book 'Aristocratic Women in Medieval France' is authored by Theodore Evergates.
- Q: What time period does the book cover? A: The book covers the lives of aristocratic women from the mid-eleventh century to the thirteenth century.
- Q: How many pages are in the book? A: The book contains 288 pages.
- Q: Is this book a new or used edition? A: This edition of 'Aristocratic Women in Medieval France' is categorized as a new book.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is published in paperback binding.
- Q: What are some key features of 'Aristocratic Women in Medieval France'? A: Key features of the book include detailed case studies of women from various regions and a thorough examination of their social and political roles in medieval society.
- Q: When was 'Aristocratic Women in Medieval France' published? A: The book was published on October 1, 1999.
- Q: What is the significance of the case studies in the book? A: The case studies in the book highlight the diversity of experiences and the range of influence that aristocratic women had, thereby reframing historical perceptions of their roles.
- Q: Can this book be useful for understanding women's history? A: Yes, 'Aristocratic Women in Medieval France' is a valuable resource for understanding women's history, particularly in terms of their rights and agency in medieval society.