--- product_id: 13255965 title: "Peace-Weavers and Shield-Maidens: Women in Early English Society" brand: "kathleen herbert" price: "$27.38" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/13255965-peace-weavers-and-shield-maidens-women-in-early-english-society store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Peace-Weavers and Shield-Maidens: Women in Early English Society **Brand:** kathleen herbert **Price:** $27.38 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Peace-Weavers and Shield-Maidens: Women in Early English Society by kathleen herbert - **How much does it cost?** $27.38 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/13255965-peace-weavers-and-shield-maidens-women-in-early-english-society) ## Best For - kathleen herbert enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted kathleen herbert brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Peace-Weavers and Shield-Maidens: Women in Early English Society ## Images ![Peace-Weavers and Shield-Maidens: Women in Early English Society - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4145KDls5cL.jpg) ![Peace-Weavers and Shield-Maidens: Women in Early English Society - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51NMvZ414sL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very small book but lots of meat on the pages. *by K***E on Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2013* This book has quite a bit of information on influential women in Anglo-Saxon England (focusing just on the Saxon period prior to the invasion of William the Conqueror in 1066). Much of the information is presented in examples of women and their rise to power. Most of the women given in the book are peace-weavers, their influence was not spread (to our knowledge) with an axe or sword in their hand. There are good examples of shield maidens (literally women warriors who in this book are LEADERS) here but I would look more to Germanic/Scandanavian sources for more examples of sheild maidens. I think that the beginning of the book could have more meat for discussing early English society, women's role in society and how it "came to be". There are a few examples how the early English were similar to the non-Christian Germans (many peace-weaving women were nuns or other nobles supporting the church) but the book doesn't go into the "why" enough- both societies produced shield maidens and peace-weavers, both societies were similar but the origins of both types of women weren't fully expanded on in my view. Like I said earlier, the book is very short, I want to say under 70 or 80 pages- it took me less than an hour to read. Good source materials for further research but not THE definitive book on women in early English society. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Short, but worth reading *by C***S on Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2009* This is a very short work studyin the role women played in Anglo-Saxon society. I think the work is mostly solid (with caveats, see below), and provides a unique look at gender roles in Anglo-Saxon society.In a work this short, one does not expect to find the authoritative study on the subject. I would have liked to see a longer work here. Additionally, a survey of important women in society does very little to show more general trends. For example, Joan of Arc's campaign shows very little about women in medieval French society by itself. I couldn't help feeling that Herbert was glossing over more difficult points.All in all, I would recommend reading this book among many others. I would not recommend it as the only book on the subject, however. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good little book on the subject *by T***R on Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2015* Well researched booklet on an often overlooked topic in history. There is a lot of information packed into a very short book. Well worth your time if you are interested in Anglo-Saxon history. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/13255965-peace-weavers-and-shield-maidens-women-in-early-english-society](https://www.desertcart.us/products/13255965-peace-weavers-and-shield-maidens-women-in-early-english-society) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-10-05*