Treason: Medieval and Early Modern Adultery, Betrayal, and Shame

Treason: Medieval and Early Modern Adultery, Betrayal, and Shame
ISBN-10
9004400699
ISBN-13
9789004400696
Series
Treason
Category
History
Pages
432
Language
English
Published
2019-05-06
Publisher
BRILL

Description

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.

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