Describes the roles and duties of women and girls of all social classes during the Middle Ages, looking at such areas as medieval dress and beauty, women's rights, and women of power in Europe and other lands.

Includes index.

Medieval society -- Noblewomen -- Women in towns -- Peasant women -- Having fun -- Getting married -- Housekeeping -- Raising a family -- Women and the Church -- Educating girls -- Medieval style -- Beauty -- Women around the world -- Famous women.