Legenda

A brilliant reappraisal of the medieval women whose lives have been exploited over centuries for political, nation-building ends.

In Legenda, bestselling historian Professor Janina Ramirez peels back the layers of time to reveal how the identities of women have been co-opted by those intent on crafting national identities. Their names are well-known, and summaries of their achievements have been recited in classrooms for decades,