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Exploring the themes of infertility and childlessness in medieval and early modern Europe, this book highlights the societal and political implications of reproductive behaviors. It contrasts contemporary demographic policies with historical rulers' focus on securing succession and family heritage. The consequences of infertility, particularly for women, are examined, revealing how it could result in social discrimination, expulsion, and divorce, regardless of one's social status.
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Infertility in Medieval and Early Modern Europe, Regina Toepfer
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- Released
- 2022
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- Subtitle
- Premodern Views on Childlessness
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Regina Toepfer
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 268
- ISBN13
- 9783031089763
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- Exploring the themes of infertility and childlessness in medieval and early modern Europe, this book highlights the societal and political implications of reproductive behaviors. It contrasts contemporary demographic policies with historical rulers' focus on securing succession and family heritage. The consequences of infertility, particularly for women, are examined, revealing how it could result in social discrimination, expulsion, and divorce, regardless of one's social status.