Medieval maidens

Medieval maidensThe first study on medieval women to treat young women or 'maidens' separately and at length. The book makes a contribution to gender studies through its study of medieval girls' acquisition of appropriate roles and identities, and their own attitudes towards these roles. Examines the experiences and voices of young womanhood. Provides insights into ideals of feminine gender roles and identities at different social levels.

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Brazilian dekasegi (temporary workers in Japan) described in a variety of testimonials

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Collectively the essays demonstrate that the evolution of historical conceptions of parliament was central to the ecclesiological and political thinking and culture of the period before the English Revolution

Leavis and the trial of Lady Chatterley

poor suburbs and slums often represented in postwar neorealist films – and then on to garden cities and upper-class suburbs

Building on the momentum and influence of its predecessor

Provides a high-quality

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Department of Theatre and Dance

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The book traces the development of sporting conventions from medieval chivalry to modern notions of sportsmanship and fair play