Royal bastards: the birth of illegitimacy, 800-1230

The stigmatisation as 'bastards' of children born outside of wedlock is commonly thought to have emerged early in medieval European history, but Sara McDougall demonstrates that until well into the late 12th-century a child's prospects depended more upon the social status and lineage...

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Main Author: McDougall, Sara ca. 20./21. Jh (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford Oxford University Press 2016
Edition:First edition
Series:Oxford studies in medieval European history
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Online Access:BSB01
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Summary:The stigmatisation as 'bastards' of children born outside of wedlock is commonly thought to have emerged early in medieval European history, but Sara McDougall demonstrates that until well into the late 12th-century a child's prospects depended more upon the social status and lineage of both parents than of the legitimacy of their marriage
Item Description:This edition previously issued in print: 2016. - Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource Illustrationen
ISBN:9780191827631
DOI:10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198785828.001.0001

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