Examining the poetry and practice of courtly love and the mores of aristocratic marriages, this work shows that women were regarded as symbols, as figures of temptation who paradoxically had no desire of their own. It also argues that the structure of sexual relationships took its cue from the family and from feudalism. Duby reflects on general issues in the writing of cultural history, on the history of pain and heresy, and gives a personal view of the state of historical research in France over recent generations.
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Examining the poetry and practice of courtly love and the mores of aristocratic marriages, this work shows that women were regarded as symbols, as figures of temptation who paradoxically had no desire of their own. It also argues that the structure of sexual relationships took its cue from the family and from feudalism. Duby reflects on general issues in the writing of cultural history, on the history of pain and heresy, and gives a personal view of the state of historical research in France over recent generations.
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Add this copy of Love and Marriage in the Middle Ages to cart. $19.45, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1994 by Polity Press.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 600grams, ISBN: 0745606814.
Add this copy of Love and Marriage in the Middle Ages to cart. $19.81, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1994 by Polity Press.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 600grams, ISBN: 0745606814.
Add this copy of Love and Marriage in the Middle Ages to cart. $20.00, like new condition, Sold by Kubik Fine Books Ltd rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dayton, OH, UNITED STATES, published 1994 by Polity Press.
