Women in Frankish Society: Marriage and the Cloister, 500 to 900 (The Middle Ages Series)

"This well-documented social study of the status and activities of women in the family and in the church during the Merovingian and the Carolingian periods is a valuable addition both to medieval history and to women's history."-Religious Studies Review "Wemple has written an intelligent and interesting book about he transformation of Frankish society from a relatively primitive tribal structure to a more complex hierarchical organization under the Carolinians and has provided valuable insights into women's experiences in a crucial and formative period in Western civilization."-American Historical Review "The position of women and their roles in Merovingian and Carolingian society are carefully delineated in this thoughtful and well-researched study."-The Key Reporter "Rich and engagingly written."-Library Journal