historical documents to be produced, our view of history has been manipulated. Only now, through a careful examination of the artifacts, writings and possessions they left behind, are the influential and multifaceted lives of women emerging. Femina goes beyond the official records to uncover the true impact of women, such as: * Jadwiga, the only female king in Europe * Margery Kempe, who exploited her image and story to ensure her notoriety * Loftus Princess, whose existence gives us clues about the beginnings of Christianity in England In Femina , Ramirez invites us to see the medieval world with fresh eyes and discover why these remarkable women were removed from our collective memories.