ISBN:
305006319X
,
9783050063195
Language:
German
Pages:
433 Seiten
,
25 cm
Series Statement:
Europa im Mittelalter Band 21
Series Statement:
Europa im Mittelalter
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Rüdiger, Jan, 1966 - Der König und seine Frauen
Dissertation note:
Habilitationsschrift Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin 2007
DDC:
306.84/23
Keywords:
Polygyny History To 1500
;
Political culture History To 1500
;
Europe Kings and rulers To 1500
;
Sexual behavior
;
History
;
Hochschulschrift
;
Hochschulschrift
;
Hochschulschrift
;
Europa
;
Hochadel
;
Polygynie
;
Politische Kultur
;
Geschichte 800-1230
Abstract:
"This book looks beyond the 'grand récit' of the monogamous Middle Ages. "Not because they were lustful, but because they were princes," those with power often surrounded themselves with many women. Through such openly visible relationships, the men and women involved could cultivate a public image, send signals, and - not least - engage in politics"--
Abstract:
"This book looks beyond the 'grand récit' of the monogamous Middle Ages. "Not because they were lustful, but because they were princes," those with power often surrounded themselves with many women. Through such openly visible relationships, the men and women involved could cultivate a public image, send signals, and - not least - engage in politics"--
Note:
Quellen- und Literaturverz. S. [393] - 429
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