A Global History of Treason

‘Treason’ is a ubiquitous concept in human history, stretching from the ancient world through to the present day. While often thought of as an anachronistic term associated with past despotic governments, it is in fact very much alive in our contemporary world, not least through violent political rhetoric employed by populist leaders around the globe.  It is also the ultimate political crime in any state, requiring always the most severe penalties due to the threat to the state community.

This network aims to bridge these gaps by aiming ambitiously to create a global history of treason across the centuries.