Smells
- 260 pages
- 10 hours of reading
A rich cultural history of smells that sheds new light on an under-appreciated sense--
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March 4, 1944
Robert Muchembled is a French historian whose work delves into the cultural and social history of Europe, with a particular focus on France. His extensive research explores the profound societal shifts and cultural transfers that have shaped the continent. Muchembled investigates how perceptions of the world and society have evolved over time, analyzing the ways these changes impacted the daily lives of individuals. His approach often involves a meticulous examination of historical sources to uncover underlying processes and influences.
- 2020
- 2011
A History of Violence
- 388 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Presents a history of violence in Europe and discusses the theory that violence has actually been in decline since the thirteenth century.
- 2008
Can the orgasm be explained in historical terms? An almost incommunicable individual emotion yet also a cultural reality, the orgasm is part of, but also escapes, collective experience. The history of the orgasm is that of the hidden body, of forbidden desires, of flesh constrained by taboos and morality.