The Medieval Chastity Belt

The Medieval Chastity Belt
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 230
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ISBN-10 : 9780230603097
ISBN-13 : 0230603092
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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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