The Law of Treason and Treason Trials in Later Medieval France

by S H Cuttler and S.H. Cuttler

Book Overview

This book presents a balanced account not only of the theoretical framework and legal complexities of the law of treason in later medieval France, but also of the extent and political context of that law's enforcement. By shedding some light on a larger issue - the interplay of law and politics, authority and power - the book contributes to our understanding of the French monarchy's efforts in the crucial fourteenth and fifteenth centuries to protect,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521526434
• ISBN13: 9780521526432
• Release Date: December 2003
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.6" x 8.6"