{"product_id":"byzantine-childhood-representations-and-experiences-of-children-in-middle-byzantine-society-9781032063447","title":"Byzantine Childhood: Representations and Experiences of Children in Middle Byzantine Society","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eByzantine Childhood explores the complexities of growing up in medieval Byzantium, examining the experiences of boys and girls, their agency, and how society perceived and treated them. It reconstructs a more plausible picture of children's everyday life, a vulnerable social group often neglected in scholarship. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 250 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 31 May 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eByzantine Childhood delves into the intricate tapestry of growing up in medieval Byzantium, unraveling the daily lives of children and their remarkable agency. Through a meticulous compilation of diverse sources and employing a range of methodological approaches, influenced by intersectionality, history from below, and microhistory, the book explores the life trajectories of Byzantine boys and girls, shedding light on how medieval Byzantine society perceived and treated them in accordance with societal and cultural norms surrounding age, gender, and status. Ultimately, its mission is to reconstruct a more authentic portrayal of children's everyday existence, a vulnerable social group often overlooked in historical scholarship. Crafted in a lively and captivating style, this book serves as a vital resource for scholars and students of Byzantine history, as well as those intrigued by the history of childhood and the family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 480g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 234 x 156 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781032063447\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oana-Maria Cojocaru","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44275742277882,"sku":"9781032063447","price":40.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1686306051448_book.jpg?v=1686476011","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/byzantine-childhood-representations-and-experiences-of-children-in-middle-byzantine-society-9781032063447","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}