Sibling Relations and the Transformations of European Kinship, 1300-1900

Marc Notes: Originally published: 2011.; Includes bibliographical references and index.; 8; Applying interdisciplinary approaches from social and cultural history and literature and focusing on sibling relationships, this volume takes up the challenge of examining the systemic and structural development of kinship over the long term by looking at the close inner-familial dynamics of ruling families (the Hohenzollerns), cultural leaders (the Mendelssohns), business and professional classes, and political figures (the Gladstones) in France, Italy, Germany, and England. It offers insight into the current issues in kinship studies and draws from a wide range of personal documents..