{"product_id":"the-byzantine-lady-ten-portraits-1250-1500-paperback-9780521576239","title":"The Byzantine Lady; Ten Portraits, 1250–1500 (Paperback) 9780521576239","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Byzantine Lady\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eTen Portraits, 1250–1500\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA lively collection of ten biographies of aristocratic women of the Byzantine empire in its final years.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eDonald M. Nicol (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521576239, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 13 July 1996\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e164 pages, 8 b\/w illus.\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 14 x 1 cm, 0.17 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'… construct[s] in vivid detail the history of the Paelaeologan epoch.' Anglo-Hellenic Review\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eWhat kind of lives did women in the Byzantine empire lead? Just how subservient were they in so male-dominated a society? In this collection of biographies Donald M. Nicol uncovers the unexpected fact that in the later years of the empire, at least, some aristocratic women enjoyed influence and exercised initiative. The ten ladies whose lives are described here did not complain of male oppression: instead, despite the conventions of caste and court, they found an outlet for their talents in religion, patronage, friendship and scholarship. They left a lasting influence on the society in which they lived. The story of their achievements offers new perspectives on the Byzantine empire, and a fascinating insight into the lives of women in past times.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e 1. Helena Doukaina, Queen of the Two Sicilies, 1258–1266\u003cbr\u003e 2. Thamar, Princess of Taranto 1294–1309\u003cbr\u003e 3. Theodora Raoulaina, nun and scholar, c. 1240–1300\u003cbr\u003e 4. Eirene Palaiologina (Yolanda of Montferrat), Empress, 1288\/9–1317\u003cbr\u003e 5. Eirene-Eulogia Choumnaina Palaiologina, princess and abbess, died c. 1355\u003cbr\u003e 6. Eirene Asenina Cantucuzene, Empress, 1347–1354\u003cbr\u003e 7. Anna of Savoy, regent and Empress, 1341–c. 1365\u003cbr\u003e 8. Anna Notaras Palaiologina, died 1507\u003cbr\u003e 9. Mara Brankovic of Serbia, Sultanina, c. 1412–1476\u003cbr\u003e 10. Helena Cantacuzene Kommene, Empress of Trebizond, died c. 1463.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Early history: c 500 to c 1450\/1500 [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Early history: c 500 to c 1450\/1500\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Early%20history:%20c%20500%20to%20c%201450\/1500%20%5BHBLC%5D%22\"\u003eHBLC\u003c\/a\u003e], European history [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on European history\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22European%20history%20%5BHBJD%5D%22\"\u003eHBJD\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45909201420568,"sku":"9780521576239","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521576239i_3d4d1da9-06c2-4f5d-be44-a0777869525f.jpg?v=1691369973","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-byzantine-lady-ten-portraits-1250-1500-paperback-9780521576239","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}