4.4
Geschiedenis
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As gatekeepers of the past ordered books to be burned, artworks to be destroyed, and new versions of myths, legends and historical documents to be produced, our view of history has been manipulated.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.
Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.
© 2023 Harlequin Audio (Luisterboek): 9781488218514
Publicatiedatum
Luisterboek: 28 februari 2023
4.4
Geschiedenis
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As gatekeepers of the past ordered books to be burned, artworks to be destroyed, and new versions of myths, legends and historical documents to be produced, our view of history has been manipulated.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.
Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.
© 2023 Harlequin Audio (Luisterboek): 9781488218514
Publicatiedatum
Luisterboek: 28 februari 2023
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K
2 mrt 2024
Too much rambling about names, occupation…could have been presented more coherent and interesting by making better use of language and vocabulary.Narrator didn’t help, this is not American Breaking news, but history, so adapted intonation makes or breaks a story. Here, it broke.
Lorena
21 mrt 2024
Read by the author herself, she tells the story very well. So very interesting , to bad storytell does not provide the pdf with images. However the story was compelling enough for me to look them up on google!
Jane
3 mrt 2024
Remarkable medieval women, along with the historical evidence and context which illuminates their stories. Well-read by the author, who views these intriguing characters through a very modern lens. Enlightening!
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