Women and Girls in the Middle Ages (Medieval World) - Softcover

Eastwood, Kay

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Synopsis

Despite the Church's views of medieval women as weak, untrustworthy, and not very smart, some women became great achievers and powerful rulers. Women and Girls in the Middle Ages outlines the similarities and differences between the lives of noblewomen, townswomen, and peasants with special emphasis on: - marriage, childbirth, and raising a family - education, joining a nunnery, and learning a trade - medieval style and beauty - the lives of women from around the world in the same time period Teacher's guide available.

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