{"title":"Patrick J. Geary","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the scholarly world of Patrick J. Geary, a distinguished author acclaimed for his insightful contributions to the fields of history and military studies. Geary's works are celebrated for their thorough research and engaging narratives, making complex historical topics accessible to readers of all levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the key works in this collection, \u003cem\u003eWomen at the Beginning\u003c\/em\u003e, exemplifies Geary's ability to weave fascinating tales about pivotal moments in history. This book delves into the significant roles women played in early societies, challenging traditional narratives and offering fresh perspectives on the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePatrick J. Geary's writings not only enlighten but also encourage readers to reconsider historical events and the often-overlooked individuals who helped shape them. His contributions to history and military literature make for both an educational and enriching reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"women-at-the-beginning-by-patrick-j-geary-9780691171463","title":"Women at the Beginning","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn these four artfully crafted essays, Patrick Geary explores the way ancient and medieval authors wrote about women. Geary describes the often marginal role women played in origin legends from antiquity until the twelfth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot confining himself to one religious tradition or region, he probes the tensions between women in biblical, classical, and medieval myths (such as Eve, Mary, Amazons, princesses, and countesses), and actual women in ancient and medieval societies. Using these legends as a lens through which to study patriarchal societies, Geary chooses moments and texts that illustrate how ancient authors (all of whom were male) confronted the place of women in their society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike other books on the subject, \u003cem\u003eWomen at the Beginning\u003c\/em\u003e attempts to understand not only the place of women in these legends, but also the ideologies of the men who wrote about them. The book concludes that the authors of these stories were themselves struggling with ambivalence about women in their own worlds and that this struggle manifested itself in their writings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852747755756,"sku":"9780691171463","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1701773482434.jpg?v=1759162876"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/patrick-j-geary.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}