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Motherhood, Religion, and Society in Medieval Europe, 400-1400: Essays Presented to Henrietta Leyser - Church, Faith and Culture in the Medieval West 1st edition
Motherhood, Religion, and Society in Medieval Europe, 400-1400: Essays Presented to Henrietta Leyser - Church, Faith and Culture in the Medieval West
This volume focuses on the paradox of motherhood in the European Middle Ages: to be a mother is at once to hold great power, and by the same token to be acutely vulnerable. The essays analyse the powers and the dangers of motherhood. Three main themes emerge: survival, agency, and institutionalization. The volume spans the Middle Ages, from late Ro
392 pages
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | June 30, 2020 |
| ISBN13 | 9780367602086 |
| Publishers | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Pages | 392 |
| Dimensions | 150 × 220 × 10 mm · 730 g |
| Language | English |
| Editor | Leyser, Conrad |
| Editor | Smith, Lesley |