Routledge Women and Violence in the Late Medieval Mediterranean

Explore a groundbreaking study on gender and violence in the late medieval Mediterranean from 1100 to 1500. This scholarly work brings together experts from various specialties and methodologies to provide a fresh look at how different disciplines approach the study of gender-based violence during this period. Building on the foundations of social sciences and feminist criminology, the book examines the full spectrum of violence. It investigates both the violence committed against women and the violence perpetrated by women themselves. This collection offers an updated outline for researchers and students looking to understand the complex social dynamics of the medieval era through a modern academic lens.