The medieval humoral system of medicine suggested that it was
possible to die from having too much – or too little – sex,
while the Roman Catholic Church taught that virginity was the ideal
state. Holy men and women committed themselves to lifelong
abstinence in the name of religion. Everyone was forced to conform
to restrictive rules about whom they could have sex with, in what
way, how often, and even when, and could be harshly punished for
getting it wrong. Other experiences are more familiar. Like us,
medieval people faced challenges in finding a suitable partner or
trying to get pregnant (or trying not to). They also struggled with
many of the same social issues, such as whether prostitution should
be legalized. Above all, they shared our fondness for dirty jokes
and erotic images. By exploring their sex lives, the book brings
ordinary medieval people to life, and reveals details of their most
personal thoughts and experiences. Ultimately, it provides us with
an important and intimate connection to the past.
General
| Imprint: |
Reaktion Books
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Release date: |
September 2022 |
| Authors: |
Katherine Harvey
|
| Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 23mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
296 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-78914-656-1 |
| Categories: |
Books
|
| LSN: |
1-78914-656-9 |
| Barcode: |
9781789146561 |
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