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Medieval Marriage

Two Models from Twelfth-Century France

Georges Duby author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Johns Hopkins University Press

Published:1st Oct '91

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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.

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

ISBN: 9780801843198

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 198g

160 pages