"A welcome and useful introduction to the study of medieval women."--Speculum "In addition to suggesting new lines of scholarly investigation, the essays in Women in Medieval Society] make a contribution to the teaching of women's history."--American Historical Review "The book is a good example of the benefits to be derived from the new interest in women's studies. . . . New information emerges because new questions have been asked."--Signs Early medieval women exercised public roles, rights, and responsibilities. Women contributed through their labor to the...