Includes bibliographical references (p. [187]-201) and index.
Contents
Noble status and social differentiation in early modern Europe -- The Avogaria di Comun and the Prove de Nobilta -- Outsider brides and their families -- Huomini civili and patrician marriage -- The social dimensions of acceptability -- Concubines and natural daughters -- Gender and honourable, and dishonourable behaviour -- Marriage and the patriciate.
Reproduction
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.