by Ruth Mazo Karras (Author), E. Ann Matter (Author), Joel Kaye (Author)
In the popular imagination, the Middle Ages are often associated with lawlessness. However, historians have long recognized that medieval culture was characterized by an enormous respect for law and legal procedure. This book makes the case that one cannot understand the era's cultural trends without considering the profound development of law.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 336
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press, Inc.
Published: 19 Mar 2010
ISBN 10: 0812221060
ISBN 13: 9780812221060