The Lady in Medieval England, 1000-1500

& 80 b/w and 10 color illustrations & 6 x 9 . New information on relations between the sexes in medieval England & Excellent selection of contemporary illustrations, many rarely seen Although there have been many books on the nobility in medieval England, and on the lady within that, most have concentrated on the romantic ideal rather than reality. This new work focuses on the lady's role in medieval society, how she was perceived both by herself and by her male counterparts, and how she related to and participated within the prevailing male culture of gentility. The author also discusses the darker side of court life--rape, abduction, and murder--through his review of contemporary evidence of several dramatic cases. Peter Coss, professor of medieval history at the University of Cardiff, has published several books on the subject. He is a member of the council of the Royal Historical Society, and sits on the editorial board of Past and Present.