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The Resource Making agreements in medieval Catalonia : power, order, and the written word, 1000-1200, Adam J. Kosto, (electronic resource)

Making agreements in medieval Catalonia : power, order, and the written word, 1000-1200, Adam J. Kosto, (electronic resource)

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This study examines the role of written agreements in eleventh- and twelfth-century Catalonia, and how they determined the social and political order. By tracing the fate of these agreements - or convenientiae - from their first appearance to the late twelfth century, it is possible to demonstrate the remarkable stability of the fluid structures which they engendered in what is generally thought of as 'feudal society'. The process of documentary change reveals the true nature and pace of the 'transformation of the year 1000'. Analysis of the convenientia as an instrument of power and its interaction with oral practices contributes to a deeper understanding of the role of the written word in medieval societies. Finally, a broad historiographical context establishes the significance of this study of Catalonia for a more general appreciation of the medieval Mediterranean world.--
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eng
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1 online resource (xix, 366 pages)
Contents
  • Structures of power in convenientiae.
  • Treaties.
  • Dispute settlement.
  • Exploiting the land.
  • Family settlements.
  • Promises
  • 3.
  • Keeping Agreements.
  • Penalty clauses.
  • Sureties.
  • 1.
  • Procedure.
  • Case studies: Pallars and Empuries/Rossello.
  • Oaths
  • 4.
  • Foundations (The Eleventh Century).
  • Counts.
  • Lay aristocracy.
  • Episcopal castles.
  • Monastic military lordship
  • 5.
  • The First Convenientia: Social and Documentary Change Around the Year 1000.
  • Fortunes (The Twelfth Century).
  • Renewal.
  • Conflict.
  • Change
  • 5.
  • Writing and Power.
  • Administration.
  • The Usatges de Barcelona
  • The documentary context.
  • Early Catalan convenientiae, c. 1021-50.
  • Convenientiae and the "crisis" of Catalan society
  • 2.
  • Making Agreements.
  • Castle tenure and military service.
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9780511496530
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Making agreements in medieval Catalonia : power, order, and the written word, 1000-1200
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Making agreements in medieval Catalonia
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power, order, and the written word, 1000-1200
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Adam J. Kosto
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Language
eng
Summary
This study examines the role of written agreements in eleventh- and twelfth-century Catalonia, and how they determined the social and political order. By tracing the fate of these agreements - or convenientiae - from their first appearance to the late twelfth century, it is possible to demonstrate the remarkable stability of the fluid structures which they engendered in what is generally thought of as 'feudal society'. The process of documentary change reveals the true nature and pace of the 'transformation of the year 1000'. Analysis of the convenientia as an instrument of power and its interaction with oral practices contributes to a deeper understanding of the role of the written word in medieval societies. Finally, a broad historiographical context establishes the significance of this study of Catalonia for a more general appreciation of the medieval Mediterranean world.--
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Kosto, Adam J
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dictionaries
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  • Cambridge studies in medieval life and thought
  • ACLS Humanities E-Book
  • Cambridge Social Sciences eBooks
Series volume
4th ser., 51
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  • Power (Social sciences)
  • Juristic acts
  • Oaths
  • Feudalism
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Making agreements in medieval Catalonia : power, order, and the written word, 1000-1200, Adam J. Kosto, (electronic resource)
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online resource
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rdacarrier
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text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
  • Structures of power in convenientiae.
  • Treaties.
  • Dispute settlement.
  • Exploiting the land.
  • Family settlements.
  • Promises
  • 3.
  • Keeping Agreements.
  • Penalty clauses.
  • Sureties.
  • 1.
  • Procedure.
  • Case studies: Pallars and Empuries/Rossello.
  • Oaths
  • 4.
  • Foundations (The Eleventh Century).
  • Counts.
  • Lay aristocracy.
  • Episcopal castles.
  • Monastic military lordship
  • 5.
  • The First Convenientia: Social and Documentary Change Around the Year 1000.
  • Fortunes (The Twelfth Century).
  • Renewal.
  • Conflict.
  • Change
  • 5.
  • Writing and Power.
  • Administration.
  • The Usatges de Barcelona
  • The documentary context.
  • Early Catalan convenientiae, c. 1021-50.
  • Convenientiae and the "crisis" of Catalan society
  • 2.
  • Making Agreements.
  • Castle tenure and military service.
Control code
CR9780511496530
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unknown
Extent
1 online resource (xix, 366 pages)
Form of item
online
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Use of this electronic resource may be governed by a license agreement which restricts use to the European University Institute community. Each user is responsible for limiting use to individual, non-commercial purposes, without systematically downloading, distributing, or retaining substantial portions of information, provided that all copyright and other proprietary notices contained on the materials are retained. The use of software, including scripts, agents, or robots, is generally prohibited and may result in the loss of access to these resources for the entire European University Institute community
Isbn
9780511496530
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computer
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • c
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digital, PDF file(s).
Specific material designation
remote
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(OCoLC)52472595
Label
Making agreements in medieval Catalonia : power, order, and the written word, 1000-1200, Adam J. Kosto, (electronic resource)
Link
Publication
Carrier category
online resource
Carrier category code
  • cr
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
  • Structures of power in convenientiae.
  • Treaties.
  • Dispute settlement.
  • Exploiting the land.
  • Family settlements.
  • Promises
  • 3.
  • Keeping Agreements.
  • Penalty clauses.
  • Sureties.
  • 1.
  • Procedure.
  • Case studies: Pallars and Empuries/Rossello.
  • Oaths
  • 4.
  • Foundations (The Eleventh Century).
  • Counts.
  • Lay aristocracy.
  • Episcopal castles.
  • Monastic military lordship
  • 5.
  • The First Convenientia: Social and Documentary Change Around the Year 1000.
  • Fortunes (The Twelfth Century).
  • Renewal.
  • Conflict.
  • Change
  • 5.
  • Writing and Power.
  • Administration.
  • The Usatges de Barcelona
  • The documentary context.
  • Early Catalan convenientiae, c. 1021-50.
  • Convenientiae and the "crisis" of Catalan society
  • 2.
  • Making Agreements.
  • Castle tenure and military service.
Control code
CR9780511496530
Dimensions
unknown
Extent
1 online resource (xix, 366 pages)
Form of item
online
Governing access note
Use of this electronic resource may be governed by a license agreement which restricts use to the European University Institute community. Each user is responsible for limiting use to individual, non-commercial purposes, without systematically downloading, distributing, or retaining substantial portions of information, provided that all copyright and other proprietary notices contained on the materials are retained. The use of software, including scripts, agents, or robots, is generally prohibited and may result in the loss of access to these resources for the entire European University Institute community
Isbn
9780511496530
Media category
computer
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • c
Other physical details
digital, PDF file(s).
Specific material designation
remote
System control number
(OCoLC)52472595

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