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Chivalry and violence in medieval Europe

Title
Chivalry and violence in medieval Europe [electronic resource] / Richard W. Kaeuper.
Author
Kaeuper, Richard W.
Publication
Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 1999.

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Description
1 online resource (xi, 338 p.)
Uniform Title
Chivalry and violence in medieval Europe (Online)
Alternative Title
Chivalry and violence in medieval Europe (Online)
Subject
  • Chivalry > Europe > History
  • Chivalry in literature
  • Civilization, Medieval
  • Knights and knighthood > Europe
  • Violence > Europe > History
  • Violence > History > To 1500
  • Social history > Medieval, 500-1500
  • Chansons de geste > History and criticism
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. [311]-330) and index.
Access (note)
  • Access restricted to authorized users.
Contents
The problem of public order and the knights -- Evidence of chivalry and its interpretation -- Knights and piety -- Clergie, chevalerie, and reform -- Chevalerie and royuaute -- English kingship, chivalry, and literature -- The privileged practice of violence -- Knighthood in action -- Social dominance of knights -- Knights, ladies, and love -- Chanson de geste and reform -- Quests and questioning in romance -- Chivalric self-criticism and reform -- Epilogue.
LCCN
2001276749
OCLC
ssj0000291516
Author
Kaeuper, Richard W.
Title
Chivalry and violence in medieval Europe [electronic resource] / Richard W. Kaeuper.
Imprint
Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 1999.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. [311]-330) and index.
Access
Access restricted to authorized users.
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