A medieval life
Cecilia Penifader of Brigstock, c. 1295-1344
by Judith M. Bennett · 1999
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This history of medieval village life is told through the experiences of Cecilia Penifader, a peasant woman who lived on one English manor in the early fourteenth century. This truly unique book offers a wealth of insight into medieval peasant society, bringing many of the characteristics of a time and a people to life. Short and readable, it is an ideal text for undergraduate teaching, suitable for courses in Western civilization, medieval history, women's history, and English history.
HistorySocial conditionsWomenBiographyGreat britain, biographyGreat britain, history, medieval period, 1066-1485Women, great britainWomen, history, middle ages, 500-1500Great britain, social conditionsGreat britain, historyMiddle agesPenifader, cecilia , approximately 1295-1344