Through case studies of a broad variety of medieval and early modern sources, this volume discusses whether the roots of modern notions of individuality can be

'Individuality' is one of the central categories of modern society. Can the roots of modern individuality be found in pre-modern times? Or is our way of thinkin

The modern West has made the focus on individuality, individual freedom, and self-identity central to its self-definition, and these concepts have been cruciall

The main aim of this book is to discuss various modes of studying and defining the medieval self, based on a wide span of sources from medieval Western Scandina

An examination of instances, experiences, and spaces of early modern privacy. It opens new avenues to understanding the structures and dynamics that shape early