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Ladies-in-waiting in medieval England / Caroline Dunn.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Dunn, Caroline, 1975- author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Ladies-in-waiting--England--History.
- Ladies-in-waiting.
- Courts and courtiers--History.
- Courts and courtiers.
- Great Britain--History--Medieval period, 1066-1485.
- Great Britain.
- Physical Description:
- xv, 344 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Cambridge, United Kingdom ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2024.
- Summary:
- "This book presents the first scholarly treatment of medieval English ladies-in-waiting. It will appeal to specialists in medieval monarchy and women's history, as well as literary scholars who will benefit from the historical background of women's roles in courtly life"-- Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- The people of the household
- The household : size, gender, and recruitment
- Marriage and courtier families
- Rhythms of life
- Daily life and domestic duties
- Ritual and ceremony
- Power and its rewards
- Authority, influence, and power politics
- Rewards for good service
- Conclusion: Power, authority, influence and service.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Other Format:
- Online version: Dunn, Caroline. Ladies-in-waiting in medieval England
- ISBN:
- 9781009457019
- 1009457012
- 9781009456999
- 1009456997
- OCLC:
- 1419252980
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