Women of the Twelfth Century, Volume 1
| Author | : Georges Duby |
| Publisher | : University of Chicago Press |
| Total Pages | : 110 |
| Release | : 1997-11-24 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780226167800 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0226167801 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (801 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Women of the Twelfth Century, Volume 1 by : Georges Duby
Download or read book Women of the Twelfth Century, Volume 1 written by Georges Duby and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 1997-11-24 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on medieval notions of women and love, Georges Duby examines the lives of prominent 12th-century French women, such as Eleanor of Aquitaine and Heloise, as well as popular female literary figures like Iseult--beloved of Tristan. Informative and entertaining, the book offers new insight on courtly love and the representations of women under medieval patriarchy. 50 photos.
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