Eminent French social historian Georges Duby identifies the twelfth century as a crucial turning point in the development of the institution of marriage in Western civilization. His study of medieval marriage is a worthy successor to the exploration of social attitudes begun by Philippe Aries and continued by Fernand Braudel.

About the Author

Georges Duby (1919-1996), was a member of the Academie Francaise, and Professor of Medieval History at the College de France. Elborg Forster has translated numerous historical studies from French and German, including Louis Pasteur, Sugar and Slavery, Family and Race: The Letters and Diary of Pierre Dessalles, Planter in Martinique, 1808-1856, and Nylon and Bombs: DuPont and the March of Modern America, also available from Johns Hopkins.

Reviews
A fascinating account of medieval marriage among the aristocracy of northern France, emphasizing the main features of their marriage strategies. Journal of Ecclesiastical History Duby presents a fascinating account of medieval marriage among the aristocracy of northern France, emphasizing the main features of their marriage strategies, the maintenance of the 'lineage,' and the making of good marriages. Journal of Ecclesiastical History



Book Information
ISBN 9780801843198
Author Georges Duby
Format Paperback
Page Count 160
Imprint Johns Hopkins University Press
Publisher Johns Hopkins University Press
Weight(grams) 198g