God's Own Gentlewoman

The Life of Margaret Paston

Autor*innen

• Diane Watt

Parameter

• 288 Seiten
• 11 Lesestunden

• Geschichte
• Weltgeschichte

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Margaret Paston's letters offer a rare glimpse into late medieval England, capturing the complexities of life during the Wars of the Roses. The collection reveals her experiences with political turmoil, family strife, secret romances, and the harsh realities of war and disease. Diane Watt, an expert on medieval women's writing, delves into Margaret's emotions and relationships, illustrating her navigation through both ordinary domestic life and extraordinary historical events, making it a unique exploration of a woman's voice from this tumultuous period.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2024
• Einband: Hardcover