Women of God and Arms

Female Spirituality and Political Conflict, 138-16

Autori

• Nancy Bradley Warren

Parametri

• 272 pagine
• 10 ore di lettura

• Storia

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The book delves into the significant impact of women in the intertwined realms of religion and politics during the late medieval and early modern periods. Highlighting figures such as St. Colette of Corbie and Isabel of Castile, it examines how female saints, devout laywomen, and monastic women influenced major events like the papal schism and the English Reformation. Nancy Bradley Warren uncovers the political dimensions of their religious practices, showcasing their essential roles in shaping the sociopolitical landscape of their time.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2005

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