English Nobelwomen in the Later Middle Ages

This vivid and pioneering study illuminates the different roles played in late medieval society by noblewomen - the most substantial group of women to survive as individuals in medieval documents. They emerge (despite limited political opportunities) as figures of consequence themselves in a landowning society through estate management in their husbands' frequent absences, and through hospitality, patronage and affinity.Ward, Jennifer C. is the author of 'English Nobelwomen in the Later Middle Ages' with ISBN 9780582059658 and ISBN 0582059658.