Treason: Medieval and Early Modern Adultery, Betrayal, and Shame

The Willingness To Betray One's Country, One's People, One's Family--to Commit Treason And Foreswear Loyalty To One Entity By Giving It To Another--is A Difficult Concept For Many People To Comprehend. Yet, Societies Have Grappled With Treason For Centuries; The Motivations, Implications, And Consequences Are Rarely Clear Cut And Are Often Subjective. Set Against The Framework Of Modern Political Concerns, Treason: Medieval And Early Modern Adultery, Betrayal, And Shame Considers The Various Forms Of Treachery In A Variety Of Sources, Including Literature, Historical Chronicles, And Material Culture Creating A Complex Portrait Of The Development Of This High Crime. Larissa Tracy Artfully Brings Together Younger Critics As Well As Seasoned Scholars In A Compelling And Topical Conversation On Treason-- Provided By Publisher.