A Small Sound of the Trumpet: Women in Medieval LifeDescribes the daily life of noblewomen, nuns, and peasants in feudal England and Europe, looks at the treatment of lepers, beggars, prostitutes, and criminals, and offers brief profiles of prominent medieval women. |
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Page 40
... household . Certain elements remain the same - the Ménagier wanted to be sure that his wife took proper care of her husband and made his comfort her first concern . He expected her to be meek and submissive but within limits . Although ...
... household . Certain elements remain the same - the Ménagier wanted to be sure that his wife took proper care of her husband and made his comfort her first concern . He expected her to be meek and submissive but within limits . Although ...
Page 75
... households of royalty and the greater nobles . One such ordinance exists for the medium - sized barony of Eresby in Lincolnshire which provides for a common establishment for the lord and his wife . They had a household steward , who ...
... households of royalty and the greater nobles . One such ordinance exists for the medium - sized barony of Eresby in Lincolnshire which provides for a common establishment for the lord and his wife . They had a household steward , who ...
Page 88
... household officials , and her almoner who normally doubled as chaplain . The members of her household were given presents on special occasions , or if they had accidents while on her business . The sick were taken care of , and medicine ...
... household officials , and her almoner who normally doubled as chaplain . The members of her household were given presents on special occasions , or if they had accidents while on her business . The sick were taken care of , and medicine ...
Contents
THE PRECURSORS | 1 |
THE MOULD FOR MEDIEVAL WOMEN | 18 |
QUEENS | 44 |
Copyright | |
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