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A groundbreaking reappraisal of medieval femininity, revealing why women have been written out of history and why it matters. 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As gatekeepers of the past ordered books to be burned, artworks to be destroyed, and new versions of myths, legends and historical documents to be produced, our view of history has been manipulated.
Only now, through a careful examination of the artifacts, writings and possessions they left behind, are the influential and multifaceted lives of women emerging. Femina goes beyond the official records to uncover the true impact of women, such as:
- Jadwiga, the only female king in Europe
- Margery Kempe, who exploited her image and story to ensure her notoriety
- Loftus Princess, whose existence gives us clues about the beginnings of Christianity in England
In Femina, Ramirez invites us to see the medieval world with fresh eyes and discover why these remarkable women were removed from our collective memories.
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Are you ready to uncover a hidden side of history? Introducing Femina: A New History of the Middle Ages, Through the Women Written Out of It. This #1 international bestseller is a groundbreaking reappraisal of medieval femininity that will challenge everything you thought you knew.
Forget the bloodthirsty tales of Vikings and oppressive patriarchal societies. Oxford and BBC historian Janina Ramirez has delved deep into the past and discovered a multitude of influential women who were unjustly erased from historical records. Their names, once marked with the word FEMINA, have now resurfaced, revealing a whole new perspective on the Middle Ages.
As gatekeepers of history attempted to rewrite the narrative, burning books and destroying artworks, these remarkable women fought against being silenced. Now, through an examination of their forgotten artifacts, writings, and possessions, their influential and multifaceted lives are finally being revealed.
Join Ramirez on this captivating journey as she introduces us to extraordinary figures such as Jadwiga, the only female king in Europe, Margery Kempe, a woman who strategically exploited her image for notoriety, and Loftus Princess, a key figure in the beginnings of Christianity in England. Through Femina, you'll gain fresh insights into the medieval world and understand why these women were unjustly removed from our collective memories.
Don't let the real history of women fade into obscurity any longer. Claim your copy of Femina today and embark on a captivating exploration of the Middle Ages through the eyes of the women who shaped it.
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