Feature Holy Women and the Rise of Royal Power in France Medieval French monarchs used – and abused – the charismatic power of religious women. Sean L. Field | Published in History Today Volume 69 Issue 10 October 2019 To continue reading this article you will need to purchase access to the online archive. Buy Online Access Buy Print & Archive Subscription If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems.