Murder During the Hundred Years' War : The Curious Case of Sir William Cantilupe
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x, 218pp. Lightly illustrated, including central section of monochrome plates. Black cloth-covered boards with gilt lettering. Neat, clean, bright and tight throughout, appears as new. In its original dust jacket. In 1375 Sir William Cantilupe was found murdered in a field outside a village in Lincolnshire. 15 members of his household were indicted for his murder, and his butler and armour-bearer were convicted. Through the lens of this case, Julian-Jones explores violence, social norms and deviance, and crimes and punishment 'at home' during the Hundred Years War. 8vo.