Masculinity in Medieval Europe (Women and Men in History)

This collection of essays is designed to reveal the realities of men's lives in the Middle Ages. The essays cover a wide geographical range and span the entire medieval period, from the 4th to the 15th century. The book is divided into four main sections, each addressing key themes - the plurality of masculinities, changes over time and across regions, and the significance of such variables as age in the construction of masculinities.