Book of Donmon Teith

Although the topic of humour has been dealt with for other eras, early medieval humour remains largely neglected. These essays go some way towards filling the g

This volume explores various forms, functions and meanings of satirical texts written in the Middle Byzantine period.

The period from the fifth century to the eighth century witnessed massive political, social and religious change in Europe. Geographical and historical thought,

Barbarian Gaul -- Evidence and control -- Social structure I : hierarchy, mobility and aristocracies -- Social structure II : free and servile ranks -- The pass

As the Roman Empire in the west crumbled over the course of the fifth century, new polities, ruled by 'barbarian' elites, arose in Gaul, Hispania, Italy, and Af