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Uppity Women of Medieval Times Paperback – May 1, 2007

by Vicki Leon (Author)

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The author of Uppity Women of Ancient Times makes history sizzle once again with insightful and witty portraits and accounts of women, notorious, courageous, and unusual who both defined and defied their times. Exceptionally researched and irresistibly entertaining, Uppity Women of Medieval Times gives readers a feminist--and humorous--perspective on little-known great women of history. NPR underwriting in San Francisco & New York.

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Our age doesn't have a lock on outspoken women, as Vicki Leon proves in this impudent, flippant history of the Middle Ages. In the 1600s, Lady Castlehaven charged her husband with rape and had his connubial rights--and head--removed. Prioress Eglentyne, who appears in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, fell afoul of clerical colleagues by ignoring rules about "dress, dogs, dances" and worse yet, "wandering in the world." And let's not forget Isabel, Queen of Castile, patron of Columbus, and wife to Ferdinand. Her marriage motto was "They rule with equal rights and both excel, Isabel as much as Ferdinand, Ferdinand as much as Isabel."

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Historian Leon provides a lively history of a middle ages period filled not with homemakers and princes; but with feisty women who defied cultural expectations and built powerful lives. This is actually a series of biographical sketches of selected women; from an early Italian physician who developed a virginity-restoration technique to a fashion designer. --Midwest Book Review

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Paperback: 247 pages
Publisher: Conari Press (May 1, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1573240397
ISBN-13: 978-1573240390
Product Dimensions: 7 x 0.6 x 7 inches
Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,421,199 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #180 in Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Social Sciences > Gender Studies > Women in History
- #5582 in Books > History > World > Women in History
- #12904 in Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Women's Studies

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OK for intermediate readers

ByJenny Hon August 30, 2009

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Had this been classified as a book for intermediate readers (typically older elementary and younger middle schoolers), I could have given it another star. As a book for adults, though, it's almost impossible to take seriously enough to trust as a source of information. In fact, if I were to review it as history or biography, rather than the entertainment it is, I would have had to take away a star or two.

As other reviewers have mentioned, the lack of a bibliography is a serious shortcoming. It's not even about scholarly source citations. Any reader -- school-age or adult -- whose appetite is whetted by these sketches would appreciate suggestions for further (i.e. more informative) reading. Yes, I can go to the library and look up books about the historical figures who interest me, but the author already did that. Why not share that research?

As for the author's style, I think that's a matter of personal preference. And really, in a book meant to entertain, the Dave Barry-esque silliness may be the most appropriate voice.

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ByFran Vinnacombeon January 14, 2013

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i can't stress enough how grateful i am for ms. leon bringing these women to life. or, more to the point, back to life. the fact that they aren't forgotten means a great deal to me for some reason. and her writing style truly is like history as people magazine would write it. for anyone who isn't interested in history this will change your mind!

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wonderful portrayal of fascinating women of another age

Bymaxinelamperton August 27, 2014

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wonderful portrayal of fascinating women of another age. style can get tediously the same about each woman/ I used book to give a talk on uppity women in medieval times in an art museum gallery talk.title drew a big audience.

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Well behaved women seldom make history

ByJill Joineron December 5, 2014

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Love this book for its lighthearted look at women who did fit the traditional mold.

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A light-hearted take on Medieval Women

ByJH.on October 15, 2009

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Vicki is a talented, well-spoken author with a twist. The subject she writes about in this book can be daunting at best and her easy to read playful slant makes an interesting read. Warning: If you have little sense of mirth...this book is not for you.

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Great book!

ByLynn Arroyoon December 4, 2011

Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase

I gave this book to my daughter who is a Medieval history buff and an uppity woman. She just loved it! I recommend this book to all women who think of themselves as independent!

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Simply Marvelous

ByEphereonon February 10, 2013

Format: Paperback

What an incredible book this is! I've never heard of most of these women and my conception of history was vastly altered by reading its pages. Whether it was Alison la Jourdain, Esther Quira, the revolutionary entertainment proposed by Izumono Okuni, Raziya, Maria Cunitz, Phillipa of Hainault or Marguerite de la Roque, these women stepped up and took charge at a time when women were supposed to be meek and biddable. Quite a few of them juggled power and politically-motivated, money hungry husbands, nobles, kings and popes, as well. I look forward to reading more of the series of these wild women!

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I didnt make it past 5 pages before getting disgusted enough to put it down

BySerenon July 3, 2015

Format: Paperback

It would have been an enjoyable book, if the author werent so condescending about males and the Medieval time period in every page of it. It seems she has no liking for that time period...so why write a book about it? The modern terms and sarcasm constantly being used made it irritating to read. I didnt make it past 5 pages before getting disgusted enough to put it down. Hopefully, an author with more class and insight can write a book about women in Medieval times; it would make for far more interesting, and enjoyable, reading than this trash.