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The Disease of Virgins

Green Sickness, Chlorosis and the Problems of Puberty

By: Helen King

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The Disease of Virgins

Green Sickness, Chlorosis and the Problems of Puberty

By: Helen King

From an acclaimed author in the field, this is a compelling study of the origins and history of the disease commonly seen as afflicting young unmarried girls. Understanding of the condition turned puberty and virginity into medical conditions, and Helen King stresses the continuity of this disease through history,depsite enormous shifts in medical understanding and technonologies, and drawing parallels with the modern illness of anorexia. Examining its roots in the classical tradition all the way through to its extraordinary survival into the 1920s, this study asks a number of questions about the nature of the disease itself and the relationship between illness, body images and what we should call‘normal’ behaviour. This is a fascinating and clear account which will prove invaluable not just to students of classical studies, but will be of interest to medical professionals also.

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630

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Routledge

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1134589085

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9781134589081

Liberties and Communities in Medieval England

By: Helen M. Cam

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Liberties and Communities in Medieval England

By: Helen M. Cam

Originally published in 1944, this book contains sixteen essays on the history of Cambridge, Oxford and other English communities in the medieval period, particularly the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. Cam argues in her introduction that 'medieval local government can only be understood through much short range study of particular places and institutions', and uses the rich history of these areas as a microcosm of wider historical change and development. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in English medieval history and the role of small communities in implementing and creating change.

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283

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Cambridge University Press

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1107452775

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9781107452770

The North-south Divide

The Origins of Northern Consciousness in England

By: Helen M. Jewell

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The North-south Divide

The Origins of Northern Consciousness in England

By: Helen M. Jewell

The North-South divide in England is rooted in prehistory and attested throughout recorded time in widely varied sources. This book traces its development from earliest times and provides a corrective to the popular notion that the divide only originated with the Industrial Revolution. A major theme of the study is the development of northern consciousness, and the presence of Scotland across the northern border is seen as an important factor in shaping northern English identity, as well as the attitudes of southern kings and governments to the north.

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268

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Manchester University Press

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0719038049

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9780719038044

Churches of Staffordshire

By: Helen Harwood

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Churches of Staffordshire

By: Helen Harwood

A fascinating exploration of Staffordshire’s historic churches over the centuries. Will be of interest to all those who live in or are visiting this attractive county in England.

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166

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Amberley Publishing Limited

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1398112666

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9781398112667

The 1066 Norman Bruisers

How European Thugs Became English Gentry

By: Helen Kay

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The 1066 Norman Bruisers

How European Thugs Became English Gentry

By: Helen Kay

The fascinating story of the social evolution of William the Conqueror’s invaders and the generations that followed: “A great book.” —Medieval Sword School The 1066 Norman Bruisers conjures up the vanished world of England in the late Middle Ages and casts light on one of the strangest quirks in the nation’s history: how a bunch of European thugs became the quintessentially English gentry. In 1066, go-getting young immigrant Osbern Fitz Tezzo crossed the Channel in William the Conqueror’s army. Little did he know that it would take five years to vanquish the English, years in which the Normans suffered almost as much as the people they had set out to subdue. For the English, the Norman Conquest was an unmitigated disaster, killing thousands by the sword or starvation. But for Osbern and his compatriots, it brought territory and treasure—and a generational evolution they could never have imagined. This book follows successive descendants as they fought for monarchs and magnates, oversaw royal garrisons, traveled abroad as agents of the crown, and helped to administer the laws of the land. When they weren’t strutting across the stage of northwestern England, mingling with great men and participating in great events, they engaged in feuds, embarked on illicit love affairs, and exerted their influence in the small corner of the country they had made their own. The 1066 Norman Bruisers represents both a fascinating family history and a riveting journey through post-Conquest England.

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324

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Pen and Sword History

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152675939X

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9781526759399

HELEN POTTERS IMPERSONATIONS

By: Helen Potter

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HELEN POTTERS IMPERSONATIONS

By: Helen Potter

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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318

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Wentworth Press

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1362872822

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9781362872825

Hetty's Strange History

By: Helen Jackson

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Hetty's Strange History

By: Helen Jackson

A classic novel by Helen Hunt Jackson, which was first published anonymously in 1877 in the "No Name Series.

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1483958604

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9781483958606

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The Disease of Virgins

The Disease of Virgins

Liberties and Communities in Medieval England

Liberties and Communities in Medieval England

The North-south Divide

The North-south Divide

Churches of Staffordshire

Churches of Staffordshire

The 1066 Norman Bruisers

The 1066 Norman Bruisers

HELEN POTTERS IMPERSONATIONS

HELEN POTTERS IMPERSONATIONS

Hetty's Strange History

Hetty's Strange History

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