Prostitution, Repentance and Social Welfare in Renaissance Florence

Prostitution, Repentance and Social Welfare in Renaissance FlorenceThis book explores the survival of Sant'Elisabetta delle Convertite, the Florence monastery for repentant prostitutes, during the long Renaissance. Archival and manuscript sources reveal the strategies developed by the authorities and Convertite nuns, offering valuable insights into the relationship between the Florence state and monastic institutions, public policy, welfare and women.

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