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Author:   Jo Ann McNamara ,  E. Gordon Whatley ,  John E. Halborg
Publisher:   Duke University Press
Imprint:   Duke University Press
Weight:   0.726kg
ISBN:  

9780822312000

ISBN 10:   082231200
Pages:   368
Publication Date:   27 March 1992
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Note on Language and Abbreviations ix Acknowledgments xi Wives, Concubines, and Children of Merovingian Kings xii Ancestors of Charlemagne xiv Introduction 1 1. Genovefa, Virgin of Paris (423–502) 17 2. Clothild, Queen of the Franks (d. 544) 38 3. Monegund, Widow and Recluse of Tours (d. 570) 51 4. Radegund, Queen of the Franks and Abess of Poitiers (ca. 525–587) 60 5. Eustadiola, Widow of Bourges (594–684) 106 6. Caesaria II, Abbess of Saint Jean of Arles (ca. 550) 112 7. Resticula, Abbess of Arles (ca. 556–632) 119 8. Glodesind, Abbess in Metz (ca. 600) 137 9. Burgundofara, Abbess of Faremoutiers (603–645) 155 10. Sadalberga, Abbess of Laon (ca. 605–670) 176 11. Rictrude, Abbess of Marchiennes (ca. 614–688) 195 12. Gertrude, Abbess of Nivellles (628–658) 220 13. Aldegund, Abbess of Maubeuge (d. ca. 684) Waldetrude, Abbess of Mons (d. ca. 688) 235 14. Balthild, Queen of Neustria (d. ca. 680) 264 15. Bertilla, Abbess of Chelles (d. ca. 700) 279 16. Anstrude, Abbess of Laon (ca. 645–d. before 709) 289 17. Austreberta, Abbess of Pavilly (650–703) 304 Bibliography 327 Index 335

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Students of the history of Christianity, especially of the conversion of the Franks, or those intent on better understanding the history of women in the early Middle Ages will find this a rich source book. --Penny Gill, Church History

Students of the history of Christianity, especially of the conversion of the Franks, or those intent on better understanding the history of women in the early Middle Ages will find this a rich source book. <br>--Penny Gill, Church History

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JoAnn McNamara is Professor of History Emerita at Hunter College, City University of New York. John E. Halborg is a parochial vicar at St. Thomas More Church in New York City. Gordon Whatley is Professor of English at Queen’s College, City University of New York.

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