The Medieval Chastity Belt: A Myth-Making Process

by Albrecht Classen

Book Overview

The chastity belt is one of those objects people have commonly identified with the 'dark' Middle Ages. This book analyzes the origin of this myth and demonstrates how a convenient misconception, or contorted imagination, of an allegedly historical practice has led to profoundly flawed interpretations of control mechanisms used by jealous husbands.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 134953627X
• ISBN13: 9781349536276
• Release Date: November 2015
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 223 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"