RT info:eu-repo/semantics/article T1 Water. Object of desire and source of conflict in Castile in the late Middle Ages A1 Val Valdivieso, María Isabel del K1 Water K1 Conflictos sociales K1 Castilla K1 5504.03 Historia Medieval AB To the medieval mind, water was a prized asset and one highly sought after both for the personal use to which it could be put and for the benefits it afforded vis-à-vis enhancing the reputation of those able to enjoy it. As a result, late Middle Age Castilian society strove not only to secure itself a supply of water for its survival but also to enhance its prestige. This led to the emergence of conflicting interests surrounding water, sparking clashes involving those in authority, cities, and private citizens. The present article explores these issues in the context of lower medieval Castilian urban society, focusing on the reasons underlying the social rivalry concerning water and the measures taken to stave off such conflict. PB Universitat de Lleida SN 1888-3931 YR 2014 FD 2014 LK http://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/43077 UL http://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/43077 LA eng NO Imago temporis. Medium Aevum, Nº. 8, 2014, págs. 239-262 NO Producción Científica DS UVaDOC RD 17-jul-2024