Format:
xiv, 221 Seiten
,
Illustrationen, Karten
ISBN:
9781138690042
,
978-1-315-53684-2
Series Statement:
Routledge research in medieval studies 9
Content:
"This volume explores the issues of taking, using and being hostages in the Middle Ages. It brings together recent research in the areas of hostages and hostageships, looking at the act of hostage-taking and the hostages themselves through the lenses of political and social history. Building upon previous work, this volume in particular critically examines not only the situations of hostages and hostageships but also the broader social and political context of each situation, developing a more complete picture of the phenomenon"...Provided by publisher
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als
Language:
English
Subjects:
History
Keywords:
Geisel
;
Gefangener
;
Geschichte 700-1500
;
Aufsatzsammlung
Author information:
Bennett, Matthew 1954-
