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Exploring alternative forms of union in medieval Europe, this study highlights the precarious yet flexible nature of non-traditional marriages. By examining a diverse array of examples across different regions and time periods, it reveals local variations while also identifying overarching trends in marital practices. The book sheds light on how these alternatives shaped the lives of couples beyond the constraints of traditional marriage.
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Unmarriages, Ruth Mazo Karras
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- Released
- 2014
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- Title
- Unmarriages
- Subtitle
- Women, Men, and Sexual Unions in the Middle Ages
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ruth Mazo Karras
- Publisher
- University of Pennsylvania Press
- Released
- 2014
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 296
- ISBN13
- 9780812222982
- Category
- History
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- Exploring alternative forms of union in medieval Europe, this study highlights the precarious yet flexible nature of non-traditional marriages. By examining a diverse array of examples across different regions and time periods, it reveals local variations while also identifying overarching trends in marital practices. The book sheds light on how these alternatives shaped the lives of couples beyond the constraints of traditional marriage.