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Pen & Sword Books Ltd Royal Childbirth In The Middle Ages : Fertility, Pregnancy And Birth

In 1441, Eleanor Cobham, Duchess of Gloucester, was convicted of trying to bring about King Henry VI`s death through witchcraft.Her defence was that she had simply tried to become pregnant with the help of a well-known wise woman, using sorcery only for this aim. While one of the most widely publicised cases of such a fertility treatment, it was certainly not the only one in the Middle Ages.In fact, due to the lack of knowledge surrounding not only fertility but also pregnancies and birth, there was a flourishing market offering spiritual and secular aids. This book provides a history of the concerns and the common problems for women struggling with fertility problems, being pregnant and giving birth, and looks especially at the religious and societal ramifications of these issues.

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Seaforth World Naval Review by Pen Sword Books Ltd 9781399023115

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Pen & Sword Books Ltd Alexander The Great Versus Julius Caesar : Who Was The Greatest Commander In The Ancient World?

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Military Badge Collecting, Gaylor, John, Pen and Sword Books Ltd,

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Pen & Sword Books Ltd In The Hell Of The Eastern Front : The Fate Of A Young Soldier During The Fighting In Russia In Ww2

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Infighting Admirals, Geoffrey Penn, Pen and Sword Books Ltd, 2000

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Pen & Sword Books Ltd Two Handed Sword History, Design And Use