Women and Violence in the Late Medieval Mediterranean, ca. 1100-1500

This pioneering work explores the theme of women and violence in the late medieval Mediterranean, bringing together medievalists of different specialties and methodologies to offer readers an updated outline of how different disciplines can contribute to the study of gender-based violence in medieval times. It analyzes the rich theme of women and violence in its full spectrum, including both violence committed against women and violence perpetrated by women themselves, to show how medieval assumptions postulated a tight connection between the two. The book assesses to what extent coexisting elaborations on the relationship between femininity and violence in the Mediterranean were conflicting or collaborating and will appeal to scholars and students of history, literature, gender studies, and legal studies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 226 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This groundbreaking work delves into the intricate theme of women and violence in the late medieval Mediterranean, uniting medievalists from diverse specialties and methodologies to provide readers with an updated and comprehensive overview of how different disciplines can contribute to the study of gender-based violence during this historical period. By drawing upon the insights of the social sciences, particularly feminist criminology, the book explores the multifaceted nature of women and violence, encompassing both acts of violence perpetrated against women and instances of violence committed by women themselves. Through a comprehensive analysis of this rich theme, the book aims to demonstrate how medieval assumptions established a close connection between the two. The book addresses a range of topics, including violent crime, verbal offenses, warfare, and peace-making, assessing the extent to which coexisting elaborations on the relationship between femininity and violence in the Mediterranean were conflicting or collaborative. Geographical regions examined in the book include Western Europe, Byzantium, and the Islamic world.

This multidisciplinary book holds immense appeal to scholars and students engaged in the fields of history, literature, gender studies, and legal studies. Its comprehensive approach and rich insights shed light on the complex dynamics of women and violence in the late medieval Mediterranean, offering valuable perspectives and methodologies for further exploration.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367565763