Women in Frankish Society: Marriage and the Cloister, 500 to 900 (The Middle Ages Series)
"This well-documented social study of the status and activities of women in the family and in the church during the Merovingian and the Carolingian periods is a valuable addition both to medieval history and to women's history."—Religious Studies Review"Wemple has written an intelligent and interesting book about he transformation of Frankish society from a relatively primitive tribal structure to a more complex hierarchical organization under the Carolinians and has provided valuable insights into women's experiences in a crucial and formative period in Western civilization."—American Historical Review"The position of women and their roles in Merovingian and Carolingian society are carefully delineated in this thoughtful and well-researched study."—Key Reporter"Rich and engagingly written."—Library Journal