Sex in the Middle Ages

Ruth Mazzo Karras is a distinguished professor of history at the University of Minnesota, author of bestsellers and scholarly articles on medieval history and the history of gender and sexuality. Her books are known worldwide. The book "Sex in the Middle Ages" challenges the interpretation of the Middle Ages in the broader history. The contradictions of religious views of medieval society suggest that sex and sexuality were not widely discussed topics in that era; however, historian Ruth Mazzo Karras dispels these myths. This edition includes the latest scientific research and covers topics such as chastity, marital sexual activity, illegal behavior, the role of the church in society, etc. The book is created for both those studying medieval history and culture and those who are generally interested in how sexuality and sexual identity were viewed in the past.