Here you'll discover some of the lesser-known as well as the better-known women medieval writers.

Women writers in the medieval and Renaissance periods.

Ten women who influenced the course of history in the years 901-1000.

Medieval and Renaissance Women: women's lives, women's roles, gender issues and notable women.

Women of Germany and the Holy Roman Empire in the Middle Ages who were canonized - and Hildegard of Bingen, never canonized, but celebrated as a saint. Also includes such women as Saint Adelaide, Saint Ludmilla, Saint Matilda of Saxony.

Women who've made their living and mark by writing. Authors, poets, publishers, dramatists.

Women of Italy, in medieval and Renaissance times.

Japanese woman writer who wrote The Tale of Genji - Genji monogatari - in the eleventh century C.E.

Women of Germany and the Holy Roman Empire during medieval times - women of the western empire, German women, women of Saxony, and women from other parts of central Europe.

Before the Renaissance -- when a number of women in Europe wielded influence and power -- women of medieval Europe often came to prominence primarily through their family connections. Through marriage or motherhood, or as their father's heir when the