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Sex in history

by Reay Tannahill

An examination of human sexuality, relationships, and moral attitudes across major global civilisations from ancient times to the modern era, analysing how sex and sexuality have influenced human development.

Accession 3115 ISBN 0812825802 Publisher Stein and Day
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