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.
Reviews`fascinating study ... brilliantly illuminated by Richards with the help of excellent illustrations.' - Sunday Telegraph
Book InformationISBN 9780415071475
Author Jeffrey RichardsFormat Paperback
Page Count 212
Imprint RoutledgePublisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 385g