Madness in Medieval Law and Custom

Madness in Medieval Law and Custom
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Publisher : BRILL
Total Pages : 262
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ISBN-10 : 9789004187498
ISBN-13 : 9004187499
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Book Synopsis Madness in Medieval Law and Custom by : Wendy Turner

Download or read book Madness in Medieval Law and Custom written by Wendy Turner and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2010-09-24 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This essay collection examines aspects of mental impairment from a variety of angles to unearth medieval perspectives on mental affliction. This volume on madness in the Middle Ages elucidates how medieval society conceptualized mental afflictions, especially in law and culture.


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