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This comprehensive reference work is devoted exclusively to the women of the medieval world and covers not only the literature but also the history and sociology, religion and philosophy, art and music of women living from late antiquity to the fifteenth century. In more than 500 biographical and topical entries, this volume provides a panoramic view of women in the Middle Ages. Included here are women such as: the reclusive Julian of Norwich; Lady Murasaki Shikibu, author of the epic "Tale of Genji"; and Eleanor of Aquitane and the Fair Rosamond, wife and mistress, respectively, of England's King Henry II. General essays encompass a broad range of daily concerns for medieval women, including virginity, midwifery, religious fasting and styles of dress. The encyclopaedia isinternational in scope and articles include individuals from the Middle East, Persia, India and China, as well as England and Europe, while overview essays discuss the conditions of women living in these regions.