Cities of Ladies - Beguine Communities in the Medieval Low Countries, 1200-1565 (Simons Walter)(Paperback)

Selected by Choice magazine in 2002 as an Outstanding Academic Title "Destined to become the standard work in beguine history."--Renaissance Quarterly "A tour de force."--David Nicholas, Clemson University "A vivid, valuable portrait."--History "Comprehensive and authoritative."--Medium Aevum "Walter Simons has written a thorough, scholarly study, long on careful research, to the point on analysis, and without theoretical trappings. Cities of Ladies is a most welcome contribution to the study of medieval religious life and women's place in the life of the Low Countries."--Speculum "Indispensable for students of medieval religion and women's history."--Journal of Religion "The definitive study. . . . A learned, lively, and highly readable book, now the essential introduction to the subject."--Choice "This fine work reveals medieval
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