Damsels Not in Distress: The True Story of Women in Medieval Times (Library of the Middle Ages)

Hopkins Ph D, Andrea

ISBN 10: 0823939928 ISBN 13: 9780823939923

Publisher: Rosen Central, 2003

Synopsis

The image of the damsel in distress is rampant in medieval literature. In fact, as shown in this fascinating book, women were participants in the culture of the time. They were often heads of noble households, and played an active role in the church and in industry. Women were at the heart of medieval Europe's textile industry. With primary source material and illuminated manuscripts, this book shows the impact of women during this historic period, including these fascinating stories of famous women.

About this title

About the Author:

Andrea Hopkins (Year of Call 1992) was formerly a member of St John's Chambers in Bristol, before leaving civil litigation practice in 1999 to complete an LLM in international human rights law. She then became Legal A dviser to the Police Service of Northern Ireland, and was responsible for advising the police service on the application of human rights to the investigation of crime and the exercise of police powers. She delivered training programmes for
police officers in human rights and police powers, human rights in the investigation of crime, and professional ethics both in the UK and overseas. She is now a legal adviser for Family Rights Group (FRG) a charity established in 1974 to provide advice and support for families whose children are
involved with social services.

About this edition

• Publisher: Rosen Central
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0823939928
• ISBN 13: 9780823939923
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 64