Treason Medieval and Early Modern Adultery, Betrayal, and Shame

Set against the framework of modern political concerns, Treason: Medieval and Early Modern Adultery, Betrayal, and Shame considers the various forms of treachery in a variety of sources, including literature, historical chronicles, and material culture creating a complex portrait of the development...

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Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Brill 2019
Series:Explorations in Medieval Culture
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Summary:Set against the framework of modern political concerns, Treason: Medieval and Early Modern Adultery, Betrayal, and Shame considers the various forms of treachery in a variety of sources, including literature, historical chronicles, and material culture creating a complex portrait of the development of this high crime.; Readership: All interested in the history and literature of medieval and early modern treason, adultery, betrayal, and shame, especially as it pertains to legal arguments and social concerns, such as gender.
Physical Description:1 online resource (432 p.)
ISBN:9789004400245
9789004400696
Access:Open Access