Women of Mediæval France by Pierce Butler
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"Women of Mediæval France" by Pierce Butler is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The text explores the lives, roles, and societal position of women during the medieval period in France, shedding light on their experiences within a patriarchal and often oppressive system. It focuses on various historical figures, emphasizing the intricate interplay between gender and the sociopolitical circumstances of the time. The opening of the work sets the
stage for an exploration of women's lives in medieval France against the backdrop of male-dominated narratives. Butler begins by reflecting on the scarcity of documentation concerning women's contributions and experiences during this era, comparing their roles to those of men whose stories often overshadowed them. He provides a brief glimpse into specific historical figures, such as Odette de Champdivers and King Charles VI, before diving into broader social themes. The narrative highlights the restrictive conditions women faced, while also suggesting that their lives were filled with moments of joy, tragedy, and complexity that history often overlooks. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Butler, Pierce, 1873-1955 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Women of Mediæval France Woman: in all ages and in all countries Vol. 5 (of 10) |
| Alternate Title | Women of Mediaeval France |
| Credits | Produced by Rénald Lévesque |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| LoC Class | HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender |
| Subject | Women -- France -- History -- Middle Ages, 500-1500 |
| Subject | Biography -- Middle Ages, 500-1500 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 32695 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-32695-5 |
| Release Date | Jun 5, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 740 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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