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The fires of lust : sex in the Middle Ages
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The fires of lust : sex in the Middle Ages

by Katherine Harvey

This study examines sexual practices and attitudes in the Middle Ages, covering religious and medical doctrines alongside personal experiences of fertility and social issues. It explores how medieval society regulated and perceived intimacy and human relationships.

Accession 23521 ISBN 9781789144895 Publisher Reaktion
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