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100 1 _aButler, Pierce,
_d1873-1955
245 1 0 _aWomen of Mediæval France :
_bWoman: in all ages and in all countries Vol. 5 (of 10)
246 1 _aWomen of Mediaeval France
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-06-05
508 _aProduced by Rénald Lévesque
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWomen -- France -- History -- Middle Ages, 500-1500
653 _aBiography -- Middle Ages, 500-1500
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32695
999 _c73541
_d73541