ISBN:
9781403913937
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (x, 200 Seiten)
Series Statement:
Early modern history
Series Statement:
Society and culture
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Martin, A. Lynn, 1942 - Alcohol, sex and gender in late medieval and early modern Europe
DDC:
303.6094
Keywords:
Drinking of alcoholic beverages-Europe-History
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Electronic books
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England
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Frankreich
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Italien
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Alkoholkonsum
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Geschlechtsunterschied
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Sexualverhalten
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Gewalttätigkeit
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Geschichte 1300-1700
Abstract:
This book examines drinking and attitudes to alcohol consumption in late medieval and early modern England, France, and Italy, especially as they related to sexual and violent behavior and to gender relations. According to widespread beliefs, the consumption of alcohol led to increased sexual activity among both men and women, and it also led to disorderly conduct among women and violent conduct among men. Dr Lynn shows how alcohol was a fundamental part of the diets of most people, including women, resulting in daily drinking of large amounts of ale, beer, or wine. This study offers an intimate insight into both the altered states induced by alcohol, and, by opposition, into normal relations in family, community, and society.
Abstract:
Cover -- Contents -- List of Tables -- Acknowledgements -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Women and Alcohol -- 3 Sex and Alcohol -- 4 Alehouses, Taverns, and Prostitutes -- 5 Sexual Encounters -- 6 Unruly Women and Violent Men -- 7 Husbands and Wives -- 8 Conclusion -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index.
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