Draws on the rich heritage of the British Library's manuscript collection to reveal the importance of women at every level of European society, from queens and aristocrats to tradeswomen and servants. Gorgeous color illustrations on almost every page. The text is as fascinating as the manuscripts. Themed chapters on Sexuality, Marriage, Mothers, Learning, Praryer, Literary Patronage, Work. The British Library. 2015. Hb, Dj. NEW. $28.00