Routledge Violence and Emotions in Early Modern Europe Book

Explore the deep connection between human feelings and physical conflict in this academic collection. Violence and Emotions in Early Modern Europe examines the specific purposes behind different forms of violence and how particular emotional states functioned during this era. This volume looks at how these elements operated together, including how one could provoke, sustain, or diminish the other. Through twelve original essays, this book explores the complexities of these relationships. It highlights the significant efforts made by early modern societies to manage modes of violence and emotional regimes. Readers will gain insight into how these societies attempted to control these forces to achieve both positive and negative effects. This text is a valuable resource for students and historians interested in the social and emotional structures of European history.