| Description |
1 online resource (xii, 313 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Establishing authority in Poitiers: Radegund and the foundation of Sainte-Croix -- Early tests of Radegund's strategies -- Illuminating the saint -- Disputing privileges -- The miracles and decoration of Sainte-Radegonde -- Processions and privileges -- Contested elections and reform -- Conclusion -- Bibliography -- Index |
| Summary |
This books tells the story of how the abbesses of the monastery of Sainte-Croix in Poitiers, France gained the respect and support of powerful male officials, such as the king and the pope, throughout the Middle Ages, primarily by drawing upon the strategies for winning support of Saint Radegund, a sixth century queen and founder of the monastery |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from web page (Oxford Scholarship Online, viewed May 21, 2020) |
| Subject |
Abbaye Sainte-Croix de Poitiers -- History
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| SUBJECT |
Abbaye Sainte-Croix de Poitiers fast |
| Subject |
Abbesses, Christian -- France -- Poitiers -- History
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Power (Social sciences) -- France -- History -- To 1500
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Power (Social sciences)
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Abbesses, Christian
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Church history
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Middle Ages
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Women's studies
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| SUBJECT |
France -- History -- Medieval period, 987-1515.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85051266
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| Subject |
France -- Poitiers
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France
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books
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History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780191874529 |
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0191874523 |
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9780192574978 |
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0192574973 |
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