Love, Sex & Marriage in the Middle Ages: A Sourcebook

The book provides students with a range of sources relevant for their courses by theme, including well-known and less familiar texts, and has been revised to include the latest debates and sources.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 338 pages
Publication date: 21 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The book is a comprehensive resource for students seeking to explore historical sources relevant to their courses. Divided into various sections, including ecclesiastical, legal, letters, chronicles, biography, conduct books, literary and medical writings, it offers a wide range of sources to cater to different academic interests. The sources span from well-known texts such as the letters of Abelard and Heloise, Beowulf and the Canterbury Tales, to less familiar ones like Hincmar of Rheims, Gratian, Peter Damian, and Gregory IX. Additionally, the book includes lesser-known works such as Ibn Hazm's The Ring of the Dove and Boccaccios De mulieribus Claris.

This second edition of the book has been extensively revised to include the literature published since the first edition, as well as expanded to incorporate additional material from European, Jewish, and Muslim sources. It also includes expanded coverage of same-sex relations, including same-sex marriage rituals. The aim of this edition is to provide students with the most up-to-date debates and sources that reflect the current state of the field, inspiring them to further advance their knowledge and understanding of historical studies.

The book is organized in a user-friendly manner, with each section providing an overview of the relevant sources and their significance. It also includes an extensive bibliography and index, making it easier for students to locate specific information and references. Whether students are studying history, literature, or religious studies, this book is an invaluable resource for gaining a deeper understanding of historical events and cultures.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367706555
Edition number: 2 ed