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Femina: A New History of the Middle Ages, Through the Women Written Out of It is an extraordinary work by the acclaimed Dr. Janina Ramirez that will redefine your understanding of medieval history.
In this instant Sunday Times bestseller and Cundill History Prize longlisted achievement, Dr. Ramirez brilliantly uncovers the untold stories of women whose influences shaped the world during the Middle Ages. Through meticulous research and a captivating narrative, she brings to light the lives of queens, mystics, and rebels that historians have overlooked.
Readers will embark on a thrilling journey through:
Acclaimed by prominent voices such as Caitlin Moran and Simon Sebag Montefiore, 'Femina' is described as “revelatory” by The Guardian and “a firecracker somehow captured between two covers” by Lucy Worsley. This groundbreaking work isn't merely a book—it's a revolutionary reconsideration of how we view the past.
Prepare to see the Middle Ages anew through the eyes of the women who lived it, loved it, and shaped it. 'Femina' combines engaging storytelling with critical historical insights, making it a must-have for history enthusiasts and casual readers alike.
ISBN: | 9780753558263 |
Author: | Janina Ramirez |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | W H Allen |
Publisher: | Ebury Publishing |
Dimensions: | 197 x 122 x 28 mm |
Publication Date: | 30 March, 2023 |
Pagination: | 464 pages |
Weight: | 318g |
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Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’