{"title":"Trevor Dean","description":"\u003cp\u003eTrevor Dean offers meticulously researched works that delve into the complexities of medieval history. His books provide rich insights into social, political, and cultural aspects of the Middle Ages, often exploring darker themes such as crime and justice in historical contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect clear, engaging narratives grounded in rigorous scholarship, ideal for those fascinated by the intricate realities of medieval life. His contributions are a valuable addition to the History \u0026amp; Military category, illuminating periods often overlooked in popular history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"medieval-murder-a-history-13001500-by-trevor-dean-9781032495187","title":"Medieval Murder: A History, 1300–1500","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book explores the many types of medieval murder and many types of medieval murderers, from men killing other men in anger, envy, or revenge, to women killing their husbands or their infants, from plotters assassinating their rulers to Christian mobs massacring Jews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver six chapters, this book discusses the interpretation and debates surrounding murder. It analyses murder in the frame of Christian theology, the development of medieval law, and its distinctions among other types and causes of homicide. It also looks into the links around gender and murder, analysing why men predominate in murder and so few women commit it during the medieval period. This book also examines political assassinations and the variety and evolution of punishment for homicide. Finally, it compares and contrasts fictional narration of homicide in two literary masterpieces to those in saints’ lives and miracle stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMedieval Murder: A History, 1300–1500\u003c\/em\u003e will appeal to students and scholars alike interested in medieval law, politics, society, theology, and literature, as well as all those interested in medieval history in general.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47397905400044,"sku":"9781032495187","price":74.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5750cbfbc9058e392cea519e1928ba16.jpg?v=1773777342"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/trevor-dean.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}