Routledge Feud, Violence and Practice: Essays in Medieval Studies

This collection of essays explores medieval culture through the lens of feud and violence, bringing together prominent scholars from across the United States and Europe. The contributions are united by their debt to Stephen D. White's influential work on legal culture, politics, and violence in medieval society. Each essay employs varied methodological approaches whilst maintaining White's emphasis on careful, closely focused readings of primary sources and the critical relationship between practice and normative statements. The book offers fresh perspectives on how medieval communities understood and enacted violence, feudal relationships, and social order, making it essential reading for scholars of medieval history, legal history, and cultural studies seeking nuanced analyses of these complex historical phenomena.