20 Fun Facts about Women of the Middle Ages |
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| Author:
| Levy, Janey |
| Series title: | Fun Fact File: Women in History Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4824-2827-8 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2015 |
| Publisher: | Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $27.93 |
Book Description:
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During the Middle Ages, women often did backbreaking work. Whether they were weaving their own cloth to make clothing or helping their husbands in the fields, medieval women worked hard--and so, often didn't live past age 40! Fascinating facts like this engage readers with women's lives during an important historical period. Full-color photographs and historical images illustrate the daily life of both peasants and noblewomen, as readers are introduced to Fiery Joanna, Joan of Arc, and...
More DescriptionDuring the Middle Ages, women often did backbreaking work. Whether they were weaving their own cloth to make clothing or helping their husbands in the fields, medieval women worked hard--and so, often didn't live past age 40! Fascinating facts like this engage readers with women's lives during an important historical period. Full-color photographs and historical images illustrate the daily life of both peasants and noblewomen, as readers are introduced to Fiery Joanna, Joan of Arc, and other powerful, role-challenging women of the Middle Ages.