Sex, Dissidence and Damnation by Jeffrey Richards

Sex, Dissidence and Damnation by Jeffrey Richards

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Summary

Jeffrey Richards examines dissent and the persecution of heretics, witches, Jews, lepers and homosexuals in the Middle Ages, and argues that the common motive for their punishment was sexual aberrance.

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Sex, Dissidence and Damnation by Jeffrey Richards

For the authorities in medieval Europe, dissent struck at the roots of an ordered, settled world. It was to be crushed - initially by reason and argument, eventually by torture. Jeffrey Richards examines the wretched lives of heretics, witches, Jews, lepers and homosexuals and uncovers a common motive for their persecution: sexual aberrance.

`fascinating study.. brilliantly illuminated by Richards with the help of excellent illustrations.' - Sunday Telegraph

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ISBN 13 9780415071475
ISBN 10 041507147X
Title Sex, Dissidence and Damnation
Author Jeffrey Richards
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 1994-11-17
Number of pages 212
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.