The gentleman's mistress: Illegitimate relationships and children, 1450–1640

Front Matter; Contents; Figures And Tables; Acknowledgements; Abbreviations; Explanatory Notes; Introduction; Background And Legal Framework; The Extent Of Bastardy Among The Elite; The Role And Status Of The Mistress; Gentlewomen And Their Lovers; The 'wronged' Partner; The Bastard Children; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index Tim Thornton And Katharine Carlton. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Electronic Reproduction. Baltimore, Md Available Via World Wide Web.