{"title":"Maurice Keen","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaurice Keen's works delve into the intricate dynamics of medieval history, with a particular emphasis on the legal and military frameworks that shaped warfare during the Late Middle Ages. His scholarship offers a detailed exploration of how war was governed by laws and customs, shedding light on the complex interplay between authority and conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoroughly researched narratives that combine historical analysis with an engaging presentation of military traditions and political contexts. Keen’s contributions provide valuable insights for those interested in the evolution of martial conduct and the historical forces of the medieval period.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-laws-of-war-in-the-late-middle-ages-by-maurice-keen-9781138930353","title":"The Laws of War in the Late Middle Ages","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany of the combatants in the European wars of the late Middle Ages fought for their own gain, but they observed a code of regulations, part chivalrous and part commercial, which they called the 'law of arms'. \u003cem\u003eThe Laws of War in the Late Middle Ages\u003c\/em\u003e, originally published in 1965, examines this soldiers’ code to understand its rules and how they were enforced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow did a soldier sue for ransom money if his prisoner would not pay it, and before what court? How did he know whether what he took by force was lawful spoil? As the answers to these and other questions reveal, the workings of the law of arms gave practical point to the contemporary cult of chivalry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt also had an important influence on the early development of ideas of international law.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47608094490860,"sku":"9781138930353","price":109.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781138930353-the-laws-of-war-in-the-late-middle-ages.jpg?v=1778182728"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/maurice-keen.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}