Femina : a new history of the Middle Ages, through the women written out of it / Janina Ramirez.
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As gatekeepers of the past ordered books to be burned, artworks to be destroyed, and new versions of myths, legends and historical documents to be produced, our view of history has been manipulated.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781335498526
- ISBN: 1335498524
- Physical Description: xv, 447 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
- Publisher: Toronto, Ontario, Canada : Hanover Square Press, 2023.
- Copyright: ©2023
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 393-432) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Movers and shakers -- Decision makers -- Warriors and leaders -- Artists and patrons -- Polymaths and scientists -- Spies and outlaws -- Kings and diplomats -- Entrepreneurs and influencers -- Exceptional and outcast.
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- Subject:
- Women > History > Middle Ages, 500-1500.
Women > Europe > Social conditions.
Civilization, Medieval.
Women.
Womyn. - Genre:
- Informational works.
Available copies
- 20 of 20 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library.
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- 0 current holds with 20 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mars Hill Library | 920.72 RAM (Text) | 30229101295722 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
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Summary:
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.
