War trauma in medieval Europe by Kathryn Hurlock

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hurlock, Kathryn, author.

Series:

War and conflict in premodern societies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Military art and science--History--Medieval, 500-1500.

Military art and science.

War--Psychological aspects--History--To 1500.

War.

War neuroses--History--To 1500.

War neuroses.

Military art and science--History.

War--Psychological aspects--History.

War neuroses--History.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Edition:

New edition

Place of Publication:

Leeds Arc Humanities Press [2026]

Language Note:

In English

Summary:

The study of medieval combat trauma is a fledgling field, despite the wealth of both sources and studies of medieval warfare. While some research considers individual aspects of trauma, few works engage with the difficult and changing theories on the causes and consequences of psychological trauma in wartime, or apply that theoretical knowledge in an historically appropriate way. This book offers the first detailed analysis of the relevant theories and their applicability to narratives written about medieval war. In doing so, it not only demonstrates how the difficult issue of identifying evidence for trauma can be tackled, but also suggests new ways of looking at the medieval experience of war

Contents:

Frontmatter

CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

INTRODUCTION

Chapter 1. The Medieval Experience of War

Chapter 2. Betrayal

Chapter 3. Betrayal of the Self

Chapter 4. The Signs of Moral Injury

Conclusion

Bibliography

Index

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description based upon online resource; title from PDF title page (viewed March 18th 2026)

Other Format:

Print version Hurlock, Kathryn. War trauma in medieval Europe

ISBN:

9781802704525

1802704523

9781802704518

1802704515

OCLC:

1569674069

Publisher Number:

CIPO000327728

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license