Femina

Name: Femina
Brand: Ebury Publishing
SKU: 9780753558263
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A New History of the Middle Ages, Through the Women Written Out of It

By Janina Ramirez

4.07

( 4,971 ratings, 764 reviews)

Summary

Femina by Janina Ramirez explores the lives of extraordinary women from the Middle Ages who have been largely forgotten by history. The book uncovers hidden stories, revealing the significant impact these women had on politics, religion, and culture. It is a compelling blend of historical research and narrative storytelling.
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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by the often-overlooked stories of influential women throughout history, enjoy well-researched historical narratives, and are interested in exploring how these women have shaped our world.

Femina

Description

A bestselling, groundbreaking reappraisal of medieval femininity, revealing why women have been written out of history, and why it matters, by Oxford historian Janina Ramirez.

The Instant Sunday Times Bestseller

Longlisted for the Cundill History Prize

'Revelatory' - Guardian

'A firecracker somehow captured between two covers' - Lucy Worsley

An instant bestseller and one of the most celebrated history books of the year, Femina reveals the power and influence of medieval women who have been written out of our history. From royalty and religion to fame and fury, see the medieval world - and the women erased from it - with fresh eyes.

'Absolutely brilliant and highly recommended' - Caitlin Moran

'Femina is a ground-breaking history of the Middle Ages' - Simon Sebag Montefiore

The instant Sunday Times bestseller, May 2023.

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Janina Ramirez's Femina is praised for revealing the rich diversity of dark age Europe and challenging traditional historical narratives by including impactful stories of medieval women. Reviewers highlight the book's comprehensive, readable approach that offers fresh perspectives, and commend its passionate and provocative writing.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780753558263

Publisher: Ebury Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 March 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: W H Allen

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 316g

Pages: 464

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About the Author

Dr Janina Ramirez is a Sunday Times bestselling author, an Oxford lecturer, BBC broadcaster and researcher. She has presented and written over 30 hours of BBC history documentaries and series on TV and radio, and written seven books for children and adults.