Matthew McHaffie

Matthew McHaffie obtained his Ph.D. in Mediaeval History from the University of St Andrews (2014), and has since held research positions at King’s College London and the University of St Andrews. He has published on medieval law and violence, and has taught essay-writing and referencing skills to undergraduates. He is currently working on two books: one looks at the history of contract law in medieval France (1000–1300); and the other examines violence and the nature of political authority, also in medieval France. He is currently a Visiting Scholar at the University of St Andrews.