Chapter 2. The Meaning of the Terms “Brother” and “Brotherhood” in Early Medieval Sources

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. List of Abbreviations vii
4. Preface ix
5. Chapter 1. Introduction 1
6. Chapter 2. The Meaning of the Terms “Brother” and “Brotherhood” in Early Medieval Sources 29
7. Chapter 3. Equality and Fraternal Hierarchies 53
8. Chapter 4. Between Love and Hate: Models of Fraternal Relations 97
9. Chapter 5. Fraternal Relations in the Context of Law and Social Practice 137
10. Chapter 6. Paternal Uncles and Nephews 189
11. Chapter 7. Brothers and their Wives 197
12. Chapter 8. Conclusion 207
13. Bibliography 211
14. Index 241