Neville, Leonora

Byzantine Gender (Past Imperfect)

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ISBN 13:: 9781641890168
author:: Neville, Leonora
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Arc Humanities Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2019
Pages:: 106
Dimensions:: 18.1 x 11.1 centimetres
Genre:: History, Medieval, ,
Condition:: New
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Byzantine Gender by Leonora Alice Neville explores how people in the Medieval Roman Empire (Byzantine Empire) conceived of men and women, masculinity and femininity, and proper behaviour for men and women. This lively and personal book sheds light on fundamental ideas about gender definition and performance, providing a deeper understanding of Byzantine society. By examining key aspects of Byzantine gender, this book offers valuable background information that can help readers approach and appreciate the unique characteristics of Byzantine culture. The result is a nuanced and insightful look at how people in this ancient society thought about and lived with gender.

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