Prostitution in the Medieval World is a scholarly book written by Leo Markun that examines the practice of prostitution in medieval Europe. The book delves into the social, cultural, and economic factors that influenced the development and regulation of prostitution during this time period. Markun explores the various types of prostitutes, from streetwalkers to high-class courtesans, and the roles they played in medieval society. He also examines the attitudes of the church and the state towards prostitution, and the laws ...
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Prostitution in the Medieval World is a scholarly book written by Leo Markun that examines the practice of prostitution in medieval Europe. The book delves into the social, cultural, and economic factors that influenced the development and regulation of prostitution during this time period. Markun explores the various types of prostitutes, from streetwalkers to high-class courtesans, and the roles they played in medieval society. He also examines the attitudes of the church and the state towards prostitution, and the laws and regulations that were put in place to control it. The book draws on a wide range of primary sources, including legal documents, literature, and art, to provide a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of this complex and often controversial subject. Ultimately, Prostitution in the Medieval World offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of women and men who engaged in this profession, and sheds light on the broader social and cultural dynamics of medieval Europe.1926. Little Blue Book No. 1111. This little book is concerned with prostitution in Europe, especially in the western and central countries, from the fall of the Roman empire of the West to the discovery of America by Columbus.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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