Description
Book SynopsisTranscending the traditional categories of medieval' and early modern' to analyse pan-European attitudes and behaviours, Sex and Sexuality in Europe, 11001750 provides students with a grounding in the history of sexuality by supplying both a detailed analysis of the existing historiographical debates but also analysis of the primary sources such as autobiographies and contemporary literature.
Offering an accessible overview that places sex and sexuality within the historical context of the time period, it creates a deeper understanding of connections and differences across Europe. An interdisciplinary work, it draws on cultural, social, religious, philosophical, literary, economic and scientific ideas while incorporating theory from within the field to broaden perspective of the history of sexuality. Challenging the separation of the medieval and early modern periods', this volume highlights a great deal of continuity between 1100 and 1750 across Europe, with change o
Table of Contents
1. Christendom 2. Renaissance 3. Reformation 4. Exploration 5. Enlightenment
