Maria Ângela Beirante, Ao serviço da República e do Bem Comum: os Vinte e Quatro dos Mesteres de Évora, paradigma dos Vinte e Quatro da Covilhã (1535)

Maria Ângela Beirante's work, 'Ao serviço da República e do Bem Comum: os Vinte e Quatro dos Mesteres de Évora, paradigma dos Vinte e Quatro da Covilhã (1535),' offers a critical analysis of the guilds in medieval urban settings, specifically focusing on Évora. This study sheds light on the socio-economic, religious, and political-institutional organization of the city's guilds, providing a paradigm for understanding similar structures elsewhere, such as in Covilhã. Beirante's approach involves a thorough historiographic review, addressing a long-neglected topic that was largely ignored during the 19th and much of the 20th centuries. Her research builds on her previous works on urban history, contributing significantly to the field by integrating multiple dimensions of historical analysis.

Costa, A. M. (2016). Maria Ângela Beirante, Ao serviço da República e do Bem Comum: os Vinte e Quatro dos Mesteres de Évora, paradigma dos Vinte e Quatro da Covilhã (1535). Medievalista Online, 20. https://doi.org/10.4000/medievalista.1225