Routledge - Itineraries and Languages of Madness in Tuscany

Explore the complex history of mental health through this scholarly study of eighteenth-century Tuscany. Published by Routledge, this book examines how madness was documented and understood within the Early Modern world. By analyzing various historical records, the text provides a deep look into the connection between lived experience and the formal language used to describe it. The research utilizes a wide range of primary sources to build a complete picture of the era. Readers will find detailed analysis drawn from interdiction procedures, criminal justice records, and documentation from mental hospitals. Additionally, the book incorporates medical literature to explain how knowledge regarding mental health was shaped and recorded. Through the concept of itineraries of madness, this work tracks how madness appeared across different social and legal spaces. It offers a unique perspective on the relationship between family experiences, legal practices, and medical knowledge. This is an essential resource for students and historians interested in European history, medical evolution, and the social history of Italy.