Medieval history
Description
The first study on medieval women to treat young women or 'maidens' separately and at length. The book makes a contribution to gender studies through its study of medieval girls' acquisition of appropriate roles and identities, and their own attitudes towards these roles. Examines the experiences and voices of young womanhood. Provides insights into ideals of feminine gender roles and identities at different social levels.
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Bibliographic Information
- Publisher Manchester University Press
- Publication Date March 2003
- Orginal LanguageEnglish
- ISBN/Identifier 9780719059643 / 071905964X
- Publication Country or regionUnited Kingdom
- FormatPaperback
- Pages264
- ReadershipProfessional and scholarly
- Publish StatusPublished
- Dimensions216x138 mm
- IllustrationIllustrations, black & white
- SeriesManchester Medieval Studies
