Treason and Masculinity in Medieval England: Gender, Law and Political Culture
- ISBN-10
- 1783275553
- ISBN-13
- 9781783275557
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 258
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2020
- Publisher
- Boydell & Brewer
- Author
- E. Amanda McVitty
Description
Groundbreaking new approach to the idea of treason in medieval England, showing the profound effect played by gender.
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