Elites in the Early Middle Ages: Identities, Strategies, Mobility
François Bougard|Geneviève Bührer-Thierry|Régine Le Jan
When considering status within early medieval societies, it is necessary to set aside juridical classifications in favor of concepts derived from political sociology—the notion an “elite” can thus encompass any individual occupying elevated social position his or her community, be through wealth, power, culture. Using textual and archaeological sources, historians seek out the processes distinction recognition that were characteristic elites throughout Middle Ages (from sixth eleventh century). The Carolingian period shows signs increasing hierarchization, which led both individuals groups devise strategies for bolstering their forestalling loss status. Within framework these mobility, becomes possible examine at various levels different chronological regional perspectives while avoiding overly structural analysis.
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