--- product_id: 519492603 title: "Femina: The instant Sunday Times bestseller – A New History of the Middle Ages, Through the Women Written Out of It" brand: "janina ramirez" price: "$28.20" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/519492603-femina-the-instant-sunday-times-bestseller-a-new-history-middle store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Femina: The instant Sunday Times bestseller – A New History of the Middle Ages, Through the Women Written Out of It **Brand:** janina ramirez **Price:** $28.20 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Femina: The instant Sunday Times bestseller – A New History of the Middle Ages, Through the Women Written Out of It by janina ramirez - **How much does it cost?** $28.20 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/519492603-femina-the-instant-sunday-times-bestseller-a-new-history-middle) ## Best For - janina ramirez enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted janina ramirez brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Femina: The instant Sunday Times bestseller – A New History of the Middle Ages, Through the Women Written Out of It ## Images ![Femina: The instant Sunday Times bestseller – A New History of the Middle Ages, Through the Women Written Out of It - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91MsPne1FEL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars I've been recommending this to everyone! *by R***N on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 May 2023* I love the wave of new examinations of the past. I'm fascinated by the idea of giving a voice to those who have for so long, been almost written out of history and I was attracted to this book because it promised to do exactly that. I'm also a huge fan of Janina Ramirez' TV work, having been introduced to it via a documentary about Sutton Hoo, which my youngest was obsessed with watching, so I began reading this book with a high level of expectation.I was not disappointed.Throughout, I kept stopping to tell my husband about some interesting fact that had been mentioned. I'd never heard of the Loftus Princess, but the comparisons between her burial and the one at Sutton Hoo, mean that I'm keen to learn more about her. I'd been vaguely aware of the status of women in the Viking world, thanks to a Horrible Histories sketch, particularly with regards to domestic violence. However, reading it made me wonder why it is that modern society seems to have regressed so far in this area. If societies at the time could give women autonomy to leave such relationships, why do we get it so wrong today?The standout story however, is that of Hildegard of Bingen. Nun, musician, visionary, her book was smuggled out of Soviet occupied Germany in 1948, thanks to the bravery of two women. A fact which seems incredibly fitting. I got very excited when she was mentioned in a children's TV programme I was watching with my six year oldThe final few pages are interesting in their own right though. Dr Ramirez discusses issues of gender and sexuality - a very current topic in society - through the lens of historical figures. It was a fascinating insight into the topic. Again, there was a Horrible Histories related fact that caught my eye - the Roman Emperor Elagabalus apparently liked to be referred to by female pronouns and allegedly discussed gender reassignment surgery.This is a fascinating insight into the lives of women who deserve to be far more well known than they are and it is my sincere hope that this will not be the last book to give such people a voice.This is well worth a read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Illuminating *by A***R on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 October 2023* In Femina, Janina Ramirez gives us a potted history of the middle ages from the point of view of some of the women of the time.Detailed research, from grave goods to the words of the women themselves, underpins these fascinating stories. Most of the women featured are from wealthy and powerful backgrounds. Some are from the ruling elite, even titled king and ruling in their own right. Others chose a life of religious contemplation and wielded the influence and power that comes from being God's representative on earth. But all are many things, diplomats, leaders, warriors and artists. The one thing they all have in common however, is that they are bypassed by our conventional histories, overlooked in favour of the stories of their male contemporaries.Forgotten, ignored and often deliberately written out of history, these women deserve to be heard and Janina Ramirez has rescued them from obscurity for our benefit. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Medieval women *by J***2 on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 August 2023* I was looking forward to reading and learning about the women whose stories had always been overlooked in history. Most of the women I had already heard of from other sources. I enjoyed the book but did think that, if all the background material, opinions and conjectures had been left out, the material was a little thin. There is only a limited amount of information about these women, it just seems to me that it's how it's dressed up which makes all the difference. The book is well researched and well written. I admire Janina Ramirez for her enthusiasm and personality when presenting her TV shows which are always eminently watchable, but feel the book just falls short of being worth 5 stars. --- ## 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/519492603-femina-the-instant-sunday-times-bestseller-a-new-history-middle](https://www.desertcart.us/products/519492603-femina-the-instant-sunday-times-bestseller-a-new-history-middle) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-10-11*