The Dogaressa of Venice, 1200-1500 Wives and Icons
Description
This book focuses on the identity and public personae of the dogaressa, wives of the elected doges of medieval and early modern Venice. The study traces the evolution of the public functions of the group of quasi-royal wives, rare for their visibility, during Venice's development into a regional economic and political power.
Keywords
HistoryEuropeMedievalModernAncientItalySocial ScienceGender Studies
2006Book
Author(s)Holly S. Hurlburt
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan US
ISBN9780312294472
LanguageEnglish
