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Title
The military leadership of Matilda of Canossa, 1046-1115
Type
Text
Subject
Matilde, di Canossa, contessa, 1046-1115
Leadership in women--Europe--History--To 1500. (LCSH)
Women and the military--History--To 1500. (LCSH)
Military art and science--History--Medieval, 500-1500 (LCSH)
Military history, Medieval (LCSH)
Command of troops (LCSH)
Investiture--History--To 1500. (LCSH)
Europe--History--476-1492. (LCSH)
Language
English
Illustrative Content
Maps
Genealogical tables
Classification
LCC: DG737.24.M4 H39 2008
DDC: 945.503092 full
Content
text
Table Of Contents
Introduction : Matilda of Canossa and the 'investiture contest'
going to Canossa : Matilda's rise to power, 1046-74
baptism by fire : the outbreak of war to the Battle of Sorbara, 1075-84
A 'feminine triumph' : Matilda's counterattack and the emperor'[s defeat, 1085-95
La gran contessa : Matilda's later campaigns, 1096-1115
'Weakness of sex' : Matilda and medieval constructions of gender
Conclusions : Matilda's campaigns and the study of women's military leadership.
Authorized Access Point
Hay, David J., 1970- military leadership of Matilda of Canossa, 1046-1115