Women, Sex and Marriage in Early Modern Venice

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The book systematically explores the roles of Church and State in maintaining moral order in post-Catholic Reform Venice. It examines the interactions between civil and ecclesiastical courts as they addressed conflicts surrounding marriage and sexuality, highlighting their efforts to impose a shared vision of morality in society. Through this lens, the work sheds light on the dynamics of power and morality during this transformative period in Venetian history.