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Ladies of Medieval Cyprus and Caterina Cornaro

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This book examines the women of medieval Cyprus and their roles in society, beginning with the period of the Third Crusade. Wives, mistresses and daughters under the Frankish kings are discussed from a literary and historical perspective, set within the context of the political history of the period. One of the chapters is devoted to Caterina Cornaro, wife of James II, and a member of one of the leading and most wealthy families in Venice who also had a residence, family ties and ambitions in Cyprus.

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Ladies of Medieval Cyprus and Caterina Cornaro, Leto Severis

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1995
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Titolo
Ladies of Medieval Cyprus and Caterina Cornaro
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
1995
Formato
Copertina rigida
Pagine
197
ISBN10
9963810217
ISBN13
9789963810215
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Descrizione
This book examines the women of medieval Cyprus and their roles in society, beginning with the period of the Third Crusade. Wives, mistresses and daughters under the Frankish kings are discussed from a literary and historical perspective, set within the context of the political history of the period. One of the chapters is devoted to Caterina Cornaro, wife of James II, and a member of one of the leading and most wealthy families in Venice who also had a residence, family ties and ambitions in Cyprus.