What were “conduct books” ?

Medieval Literature and Culture 20/12/2021

A. books that established standards of behavior for women
B. books that were primarily intended to teach men how to treat their wives
C. books that conformed with strict standards of behavior
D. books that recounted historical events in the medieval era

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