
This Volume Draws On Many Disciplines - History, Art, Theology And Literature - In Order To Penetrate The Special Character Of Medieval Marriage. It Covers The Entire Period From 1000 To 1500, With Special Emphasis On The 12th And 13th Centuries. Christopher N.l. Brooke. Originally Published: 1989. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Mode Of Access: World Wide Web.
This volume investigates the evolution and social function of marriage within Western Europe during the Middle Ages. Christopher N.L. Brooke, a distinguished historian of the medieval period, synthesizes evidence from theology, art, and literature to construct a comprehensive framework for understanding how marital unions were perceived and practiced between 1000 and 1500. The work argues that medieval marriage was a complex intersection of canon law, social necessity, and evolving religious doctrine.
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Scholars frequently cite this work as a foundational text for understanding the intersection of medieval law and social practice. Readers often note the academic density of the prose, which balances rigorous historical research with accessible cultural analysis.
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Publication Date:
1900-01-01
Publisher:
Clarendon,
ISBN-10:
0191676462
ISBN-13:
9780191676468
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