Description
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.
About the Author
Georges Duby, Formerly at the College de France
Reviews
'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
Book Information
ISBN 9780745614793
Author Georges Duby
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint Polity Press
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Weight(grams) 369g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 154mm * 19mm
About the Author
Georges Duby, Formerly at the College de France
Reviews
'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
Book Information
ISBN 9780745614793
Author Georges Duby
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint Polity Press
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Weight(grams) 369g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 154mm * 19mm
