True Citizens: Violence, Memory, and Identity in the Medieval Community of Perpignan, 1162-1397 (Medieval Mediterranean) [Hardcover]

Philip Daileader (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2000 | ISBN-10: 9004115714 | ISBN-13: 978-9004115712

An exploration of mediaeval urban citizenship, focusing on Perpignan, a town second in population only to Barcelona in 14th-century Catalonia, yet neglected by modern historians. It describes and analyzes the role that governed membership in the community of citizens, the definition of citizenship, and how the development of divergent memories within the community resulted in a crisis of citizenship. The study uses urban citizenship to shed light on many important historiographical issues, such as Jewish-Christian relations, the place of towns in feudal society, the place of Catalonia in the urban history of medieval England, and the transition from the high to the late Middle Ages.

Editorial Reviews

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'..".useful and stimulating...'
Peter Rycraft, "English Historical Review, 2001.
'"The volume has a great deal to offer and stands as a fitting tribute to William Brinner...this timely and thouthful collection of essays...'
Michael Frassetto, "TMR.
'..".an important resource for historians working in this rich and fascinating area of medieval Europe.'
Daniel Lord Smail, "Speculum, 2002.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 280 pages
• Publisher: Brill Academic Pub (April 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9004115714
• ISBN-13: 978-9004115712
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,959,654 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Black Knights, February 20, 2003

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Doug (Kentucky) - See all my reviews

This review is from: True Citizens: Violence, Memory, and Identity in the Medieval Community of Perpignan, 1162-1397 (Medieval Mediterranean) (Hardcover)

This book was truly stunning in its comprehensiveness and ease of reading. I was amazed and could not put it down until I had read it cover to cover. Unlike many books in its field, it focuses on important information, not convoluted thoughts like the use of bear paws. I recommend this book to everyone.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gettin Medieval, February 20, 2003

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Harry (kentucky) - See all my reviews

This review is from: True Citizens: Violence, Memory, and Identity in the Medieval Community of Perpignan, 1162-1397 (Medieval Mediterranean) (Hardcover)

Having taken several courses on Medieval History, I find Daileader's book to be very insightful. It is amazing how similar his insights and conclusions are to those of my professors. I believe this work is truly a great addition to the field.

2 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars best book ever, February 20, 2003

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"nessiemonsster" (narbonne, ireland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: True Citizens: Violence, Memory, and Identity in the Medieval Community of Perpignan, 1162-1397 (Medieval Mediterranean) (Hardcover)

This is by far the most difinitive and best work I have ever seen on the subject of medieval history. Without it, the entire discipline would suffer, as it has for centuries up until the publication of this book. It makes books like Ermengaard of Narbonne pale and hide behind their little awards. Easy to read and highly enjoyable, I recommend everyone buy this book.