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Record Number: 5229 Author(s)/Creator(s): Hurlburt , Holly S. Contributor(s): Title: Women, Gender, and Rulership in Medieval Italy Source: History Compass 4, 3 ( 2006): Pages 528 - 535. Description: Article Type: Journal Article Subject (See Also): Gender Politics Power Rulers Award Note: Geographic Area: Italy Century: General Primary Evidence: Illustrations: Table: Abstract: This article addresses the multifaceted relationship between women and political power on the Italian peninsula during the emergence, flourishing and struggles of local powers, both communes and principalities. Natal and marital ties, widowhood, regency, intercession, patronage, and ritual were some of the devices by which women in this era of political changeability helped to forge political alliances, and ruled, represented, and influenced ruling bodies. [Reproduced from the journal website: http://www.blackwell-compass.com/subject/history/] Related Resources: Author's Affiliation: Conference Info: - , - Year of Publication: 2006. Language: English ISSN/ISBN: 14780542

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