Love and Marriage in the Middle Ages

Love and Marriage in the Middle Ages

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aeo Georges Duby is one of the most outstanding medieval historians in the world today. aeo This is an important book on the themes of love and marriage in the Middle Ages. aeo The hardback edition was widely reviewed and sold well.

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Love and Marriage in the Middle Ages by Georges Duby

In this volume, now available in paperback, Georges Duby addresses the themes of love and marriage in the middle ages and shows that the structure of sexual relationships took its cue from the family and from feudalism.
'Georges Duby is one of the brightest stars in that sparkling galaxy of French historians which has lit up the historical writing of the later 20th century.. the book contains short expositions of many of his most brilliant insights.' The Guardian

'There is little doubt that Duby is one of the most interesting and original historians at work in Europe today. This book is up to his usual high standards of scholarship, penetration and readability.' Peter Burke, University of Cambridge

'Duby's vision is fascinating [and] compelling.' Emma Hawkes, University of Western Australia

'It is difficult to think of any other historian who has been surrounded by so much respect and esteem.' Douglas Johnson, The Guardian

Georges Duby, Formerly at the College de France
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ISBN 13 9780745614793
ISBN 10 0745614795
Title Love and Marriage in the Middle Ages
Author Georges Duby
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Year published 1994-10-23
Number of pages 240
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.