The business activities of Jewish women entrepreneurs in medieval England
Ronald C. Brown|Sean McCartney
Recounts how medieval English Jewry began when Jews were invited to immigrate by William I and ended with their expulsion Edward in 1290. The Jewish community was important for most of its existence it prosperous, owing particular social function – being the bankers, moneylenders financiers time. Concentrates on a relatively little known aspect community: role played women. women significant part business, not just as wives or widows businessmen, but entrepreneurs own account. This sharp contrast position wider society. Using contemporary documents, article examines scale nature business activities England, sketches some these female entrepreneurs, attempts investigate factors which enabled them play such prominent role.
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