Jan Dumolyn and Jelle Haemers, Communes and Conflict. Urban Rebellion in Late Medieval Flanders. Historical Materialism, Vol. 289. Brill, Leiden 2024. xvi, 470 pp. € 195.11. (E-book: € 195.11).

Key Points

• Examines urban rebellion and conflict in late medieval Flanders, revealing complex communal relationships.
• Focuses on the role of communes in shaping political dynamics during a period of social unrest.
• Utilizes a historical materialist perspective to analyze the underlying causes and ramifications of urban conflicts.
• Highlights the significance of urban history in understanding local governance and social resistance.