The Fourth Estate

A History of Women in the Middle Ages

Autor*innen

• Shulamith Shahar

Parameter

• 390 Seiten
• 14 Lesestunden

• Feminismus
• Forschung
• Geschichte
• Mittelalter
• Sachliteratur

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Exploring the concept of women as a potential "fourth estate" in medieval society, Shulamith Shahar examines the diverse attitudes toward women and their societal roles in western Europe from the twelfth to the fifteenth centuries. The study delves into historical perspectives on women's status, providing a comprehensive analysis of their influence and the complexities surrounding gender during this period.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2003
• Einband: Paperback