The New Middle Ages: A Myth-Making Process

Classen, A.

The chastity belt is one of those objects people have commonly identified with the 'dark' Middle Ages. This book analyzes the origin of this myth and demonstrates how a convenient misconception, or contorted imagination, of an allegedly historical practice has led to profoundly flawed interpretations of control mechanisms used by jealous husbands.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2008-04-09

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9781403975584

DOI: 10.1057/9780230603097

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 223