Alcohol, Sex and Gender in Late Medieval and Early Modern Europe

by A. Lynn Martin, L.J. Martin, L. Martin

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1349425036
• ISBN13: 9781349425037
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"