Women Men and Eunuchs

The collected papers in this volume present a unique introduction both to the history of women of men and eunuchs or the third sex in Byzantium and to the various theoretical and methodological approaches through which the topic can be examined. The contributors use evidence from both texts and images to give a wide-ranging picture of the place of women and Byzantine society and the perceptions of women held by that society. Women Men and Eunuchs offers a unique and valuable exploration of the issue of gender in Byzantium which will fascinate anyone interested in ancient and medieval history and gender studies. . Language: English