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Dhuoda, Handbook for her Warrior Son

Liber Manualis

Marcelle Thiébaux editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:15th Feb '07

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A guidebook to conduct and survival written by a Carolingian mother for her adolescent son.

The Liber Manualis is a guidebook to conduct and survival in tumultuous times written by a Carolingian mother for her adolescent son. Often called the first Western treatise of childhood education, it forefronts the voice of the mother, whose moral position remains unique in a patriarchal society.The Liber Manualis is a distinctive guidebook to conduct and survival in tumultuous times written by a Carolingian mother for her adolescent son. This edition provides a complete translation in English, accompanied by the Latin original. Advancing views of Dhuoda's individuality and mindset, her possible models and intended readership, the introduction places her handbook within the context of French and Germanic literary traditions. Explanatory references illuminate the life and work of this remarkable and well-educated ninth-century woman. Often called the first Western treatise of childhood education, the Liber Manualis forefronts the name and voice of a courageous mother, whose moral position remains unique in a patriarchal society.

"Both experts and beginning researchers will benefit from this fine tranlsation." Envoi
"Thiebaux's work will be invaluable for research scholars" Speculum-a Jrnl of Medieval Studies

ISBN: 9780521395991

Dimensions: 215mm x 139mm x 16mm

Weight: 382g

288 pages