Karras, Ruth Mazo, 1957-

Sexuality in Medieval Europe : doing unto others / Ruth Mazo Karras. - viii, 200 p.

Sex and the Middle Ages -- The sexuality of chastity -- Sex and marriage -- Women outside of marriage -- Men outside of marriage -- Afterword : medieval and modern sexuality. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

"Combining an overview of research on the topic with original interpretations, and quoting extensively from sources from medieval Christian Europe, Jewish medieval culture and the Islamic world, Sexuality in Medieval Europe is essential reading for all those who study medieval history, or who have an interest in the way sexuality and sexual identity have been viewed in the past."--BOOK JACKET.

0415289637 (pbk.) 0415289629 (hardcover)

2004021794


Sex customs--History--To 1500.
Social history--Medieval, 500-1500.


Europe--Social conditions--To 1492

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