20 fun facts about women of the Middle Ages by Levy, Janey, author instant download

20 fun facts about women of the Middle Ages by Levy, Janey, author instant download

32 pages : 23 cm, 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 other powerful, role-challenging women of the Middle Ages. Detailed Table of Contents, For Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Graphic Organizers, Black and White Photographs, Full-color photographs, Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index, Medieval life and times -- Women's place -- Peasant women at the bottom -- City sisters -- The high life -- Warriors and other uppity women -- Wonderful medieval women