Women in early medieval Europe, 400-1100
Women in Early Medieval Europe is a history of the early European middle ages through the eyes of women, recreating their lives and telling personal stories of individuals, using the few documents produced by women themselves along with archaeological evidence, art, and the written records of medieval men.
History
xv, 280 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm
9780521597739, 9780521592079, 0521597730, 0521592070
1000971118
Introduction; 1. Gender and landscapes; 2. Invasions, migrations, and barbarian queens; 3. The theory and practice of religion; 4. Survival by kinship, marriage, and motherhood; 5. The take-off: mobility and economic opportunity; 6. Conclusion: concerning famous women before and after 1100.