Femina: A New History of the Middle Ages by Janina Ramírez

Femina: A New History of the Middle Ages

Janina Ramírez

384 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

nonfiction history challenging informative medium-paced

Description

The middle ages are seen as a bloodthirsty time of Vikings, Saints and Kings: a patriarchal society that oppressed and excluded women. But by digging a little deeper into the truth, drawing on evidence from all disciplines, we can see that the 'd...

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informative 100%
inspiring 44%
reflective 40%
challenging 16%
hopeful 6%
adventurous 4%
mysterious 4%
funny 2%

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slow 23%

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4.3

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