Family Law in the Medieval World : An International Survey

For the first time, this significant volume presents in broad historical contest the origins and practice of medieval family law.

An international group of scholars presents the full range of legal, historical, social and theological perspectives on the pre-modern origins of laws related to marriage, gender, age and proprietary succession in the medieval world.

The authors capture the vitality of family law issues in diverse cultures, providing the reader with a comprehensive view of such laws.