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Powerful Women of the Medieval World
- Narrated by: Dorsey Armstrong
- Length: 4 hrs and 59 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Throughout history, women have played integral roles in family, society, religion, government, war - in short, in all aspects of human civilization. Their contributions have often shaped history and shifted the axis of power for later generations of women. And yet, unearthing their stories from the historical record has often been a challenge, with the ordinary difficulties of preserving information across the generations increased by centuries of historical bias and gender expectations.
In Powerful Women of the Medieval World, Professor Dorsey Armstrong will introduce you to 10 amazing women who played vital roles in the Middle Ages, whether they wielded power from an imperial throne like Empress Theodora, led armies like Joan of Arc, or altered the course of Christian theology like Hildegard of Bingen. All of these women were from different times and places, yet they share the honor of having impacted the world in crucial ways. Their impact on history and society also shines a light on the conditions of ordinary women, those who did not have the chance to build such phenomenal legacies, but who nevertheless played vital roles in the family, the community, and the world at large.
While many of these women achieved power thanks to singular opportunities and unusual crises, they also share an indefinable quality that propelled them to seize the unpredictable chances they were given. As you examine the stories of these remarkable women, you will get a unique opportunity to unearth invaluable context and see history from a new perspective, one that can provide a richer understanding of the past and how it has shaped the world we live in today.
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- Amz customer
- 07-03-2022
Sensational
Absolutely loved this, particularly the chapters on the less well known women. Olga of Kyiv blew me away. What a story! Will definitely look for more from Dorsey Armstrong.
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- Michelle Stonehouse
- 16-04-2023
Great book
Great book, made easy to follow, written in a way as to understand and keep focused on without getting distracted
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- D
- 25-08-2022
Captivating
Riveting! Definitely a keeper to replay anytime I need a boost in confidence and courage. Kudos to Dr Dorsey Armstrong
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- DanniiOlsen
- 22-08-2024
Fascinating story and delivery
I stumbled across this title and listened to it all in a day. Compelling and so refreshing to hear about different women to the “usual” ones we all know.
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- GTB
- 13-07-2022
Always a pleasure
I wish Dorsey Armstrong, or someone like her, was my history teacher in school. She makes a potentially cumbersome subject interesting and a delight to listen to.
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- Kelly Wood
- 24-11-2022
Worthwhile
Great stories and the author’s passion is obvious. Any person interested in history would be keen to hear.
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- Harry Ryper
- 06-01-2023
Most Interesting
I thoroughly enjoyed these ten short herstories. They were most interesting and narrated very pleasantly, not at all lecture style. I’d recommend this audio book to anyone interested in history especially women’s place in it.
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- Kaylene Westmore
- 26-07-2022
Engaging and Accessible History
Dr Dorsey Armstrong brings the stories of powerful women to life. Her knowledge of her subject area and open enthusiasm won me over. I expected a dry and boring lecture series and instead was swept up into the stories. Olga of Kiev was my favorite - a wicked unforgiving strategist .
I'm tempted to immediately play them again to catch the details I missed. I've already looked for more works by Dr Armstrong to help me reengage with history.
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- Leonie F. Murray
- 06-08-2022
Fascinating history
Dorsey Armstrong tells a riveting story. Captivating women who achieved in circumstances the modern woman of today couldn’t imagine. I would literally listen to any story Dorsey wanted to tell. She made this series!
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- Ian
- 26-06-2023
Great perspective
Good to hear fantastic stories about half of the population that has been ignored And
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