Classical 1250 BC - 5 c AD Early Middle Ages 5th - 9th Century AD High Middle Ages 10th - 13th Century AD -> Late Middle Ages 14th - 15th Century AD Early Modern 16th - 18th Century AD Modern 19th - 20th Century

Eras Classes/Coalitions of Women -> Women In History Traditional History

Slavery declining serfdom, peasants, feudalism powerful abbesses running convents (Premonstratensians, Cistercians & Poor Clares) heretical movements (Waldenses & Cathars) widows become merchants & businesswomen townswomen (small working class develops) noblewomen