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First published in 1999. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor &
Francis, an informa company.
Essays written by specialists in their respective fields cover a range of topics unmatched in depth and breadth by any other introductory text. Depictions of women in literature and art, women in the medieval urban landscape, and the issue of women's relation to definitions of deviance and otherness all receive particular attention.
This collection of essays, whose title echoes that of her most
well-known book, celebrates the career of Barbara A. Hanawalt,
emerita George III Professor of British Studies at The Ohio State
University. The volume's contents -- ranging from politics to
family histories, from intimate portraits to extensive
prosopographies -- are authored by both former students and
career-long colleagues and friends, and reflect the wide range of
topics on which Professor Hanawalt has written as well as her
varied methodological approaches and disciplinary interests. The
essays also mirror the variety of sources Professor Hanawalt has
utilized in her work: public documents of the law courts and
chancery; private deeds, charters, and wills; works of both
religious and secular literature. The collection not only
illustrates and reinforces the influence of Barbara Hanawalt's work
on modern-day medieval studies, it is also a testament to her
inspiring friendship and guidance during a career that has now
spanned more than three decades.
Although numerous general studies of medieval women and a number of
biographies of medieval queens have appeared in recent years, there
have been comparatively few studies that combine biographical and
prosopographical methodologies in order to develop portraits of
specific women as case studies of the different life experiences of
medieval women. The individual chapters can be read as separate
histories of their specific subjects as well as case studies which
together provide a coherent picture of the medieval English
noblewoman.
Heir to an earldom, and wife and widow of William de Valence
(half-brother of King Henry III), Joan de Valence was an important
actor in the volatile political world of thirteenth-century
England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland. Yet, astonishingly, her
story of survival, perseverance, and influence has never been told
until now. Joan de Valence: The Life and Influence of a
Thirteenth-Century Noblewoman draws on archival research, as well
as tools of historical analysis and gender studies, to peel back
the layers of this remarkable noblewoman's life. From her survival
of the wars between king and baronage at mid-century to her life as
a widow and magnate of the realm, the story of Joan de Valance, as
Mitchell argues, exemplifies the range of experiences of noblewomen
during the middle ages.
Although numerous studies of medieval women and a number of biographies of medieval queens and noblewomen have appeared in recent years, comparatively few studies have sought to combine biographical and prosopographical approaches in order to develop portraits of specific women in order to highlight different life experiences of medieval women. The individual chapters can be read as separate histories of their specific subjects as well as case studies which together provide a coherent picture of the medieval English noblewoman.
Heir to an earldom, and wife and widow of William de Valence
(half-brother of King Henry III), Joan de Valence was an important
actor in the volatile political world of thirteenth-century
England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland. Yet, astonishingly, her
story of survival, perseverance, and influence has never been told
until now. Joan de Valence: The Life and Influence of a
Thirteenth-Century Noblewoman draws on archival research, as well
as tools of historical analysis and gender studies, to peel back
the layers of this remarkable noblewoman's life. From her survival
of the wars between king and baronage at mid-century to her life as
a widow and magnate of the realm, the story of Joan de Valance, as
Mitchell argues, exemplifies the range of experiences of noblewomen
during the middle ages.
Mitchell takes a regional approach in exploring the lives of
families in the Middle Ages. Starting with the late Roman families
the first five chapters explore the roles of family members defined
by tradition and law, what constituted a legal marriage and a
family, to whom the children belonged, and who was included in the
extended family. The remaining chapters delve into daily family
life - homes of various social classes and the division of labor,
both maintaining the home and family-based labor such as
agriculture, banking, manufacturing of goods, and mercantile
activity. Religious cultures of the medieval world varied but all
often included oblation of children to monasteries, religious
ceremonies for life stages, and family obligations in the religious
culture. Birth, death and inheritance all affected the family and
new families were often formed from previous generations and
"defunct" family lines. Non-traditional families included family
structures advocated by heretical groups - the Cathars and the
Beguines, families created without marriage - concubinage
relationships, and those that developed as a result of social and
environmental stresses - the Black Death, war, and natural
disasters. Perfect for students studying the Middle Ages and
medieval life, this work provides a clear and engaging narrative on
the day-to-day lives of the family. Reference resources include a
timeline, sources for further reading, photographs and an index.
Volumes in the Family Life Through History series focus on the
day-to-day lives and roles of families. The roles of all family
members are defined and information on daily family life, the role
of the family in society, and the ever-changingdefinition of the
term family' are discussed. Discussion of the nuclear family,
single parent homes, foster and adoptive families, stepfamilies,
and gay and lesbian families are included where appropriate. Topics
such as meal planning, homes, entertainment and celebrations, are
discussed along with larger social issues that originate in the
home like domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, and divorce.
Ideal for students and general readers alike, books in this series
bring the history of everyday people to life.
This volume provides a selection of primary documents from medieval
England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales, thereby enabling readers to
directly access information about life long ago in the region.
Voices of Medieval England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales:
Contemporary Accounts of Daily Life provides a broad selection of
primary documents that are appropriate in level and content for a
variety of readers. It includes dozens of primary document excerpts
that illustrate important elements of daily life during the
medieval period. Each document is accompanied by an introduction
that supplies relevant historical background, context points to
help readers evaluate the document, a description of the results
and consequences of the document, and a "Further Information"
section listing important print and electronic resources as well as
any relevant films or television programs. Covering an important
curricular topic, this book provides extensive contextual material
along with guidance to help students read documents. Additionally,
it serves to support Common Core State Standards by helping
students develop critical thinking skills through document
analysis.
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