Civic Identity and Civic Participation in Late Antiquity and the Early Middle Ages ed. by Cédric Brélaz and Els Rose (review)

some Latin concepts that might be unknown to those with a background in the premodern Middle East or Asia. However, such instances are rare, and the volume does well to appeal on a generalist as well as a specialist level. Every contribution presents intriguing and thought-provoking research on a particular topic that would be ideal for a general course on premodern status competition or gender, as well as offering a range of potential content for courses on literature, iconography, ritual practices, or the history of emotions. The volume uses its diverse content to effectively demonstrate the significant influence of gender on how humans have sought to gain advantage in numerous interpersonal contexts throughout time. Ultimately, it succeeds in its aim to advertise the fruitfulness of gender and status competition as a rich and growing area of research. Cassandra Schilling, Flinders University