Leprosy and Identity in the Middle Ages: From England to the Mediterranean (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781526127419)

For the first time, this volume explores the identities of leprosy sufferers and other people affected by the disease in medieval Europe. The chapters, including contributions by leading voices such as Luke Demaitre, Carole Rawcliffe and Charlotte Roberts, challenge the view that people with leprosy were uniformly excluded and stigmatised. Instead, they reveal the complexity of responses to this disease and the fine line between segregation and integration. Ranging across disciplines, from history to bioarchaeology, Leprosy and identity in the Middle Ages encompasses post-medieval perspectives as well as the attitudes and responses of contemporaries. Subjects include hospital care, diet, sanctity, miraculous healing, diagnosis, iconography and public health regulation. This richly illustrated collection presents previously unpublished archival and material sources from England to the Mediterranean.

Author: Elma Brenner
ISBN-10: 1526127415
ISBN-13: 9781526127419
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Language: English
Published: 04/13/2021
Pages: 424
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.40lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.94d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 12/01/2021