Most Wise and Valiant Ladies presents six fascinating stories of medieval Europe, shown through the lives of some remarkable women. From the fascinating everyday life of a medieval housewife such as Margaret Paston, to the incredible campaigns fought by Joan of Arc, this exciting account brings the medieval world to life in a modern way.
Our wise and valiant ladies are:
Joan of Arc “ visionary and warrior
Eleanor of Aquitaine “ queen, crusader and parton of the arts
Margery Kempe “ religious fanatic and pilgrim
Hildegard of Bingen “ legendary abbess, scientist and composer
Christine de Pisan “ influential writer on the role of women
Magaret Paston “ wife and mother
Andrea Hopkins read English at Oxford. Her first book was a study of penitence in medieval romance. She has also written an illustrated history of medieval chivalric culture, Knights, and The Chronicles of King Arthur, both published by Collins & Brown.
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