The Medieval Chastity Belt
| Author | : A. Classen |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 230 |
| Release | : 2007-03-19 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780230603097 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0230603092 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (092 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Medieval Chastity Belt by : A. Classen
Download or read book The Medieval Chastity Belt written by A. Classen and published by Springer. This book was released on 2007-03-19 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The chastity belt is one of those objects people have commonly identified with the 'dark' Middle Ages. This book analyzes the origin of this myth and demonstrates how a convenient misconception, or contorted imagination, of an allegedly historical practice has led to profoundly flawed interpretations of control mechanisms used by jealous husbands.
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