Celibate and Childless Men in Power

Name: Celibate and Childless Men in Power
Brand: Routledge
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By Almut Höfert

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This collection explores the ways in which groups of men in a variety of pre-modern cultures were excluded from legitimate or physical reproduction, yet still remained an important feature of political systems based on dynasties. In bringing eunuchs and bishops into a common focus, this volume offers a new global perspective, which draws parallels between different chronological and geographical areas, while still recognising their unique and distinctive features. It also explores the ways in which they carved out an institutional space in which they wielded power over both men and women alike.

Product details

Edition:

1

Number of Pages:

378

Release Date:

2017-08-10

Publication Date:

2017-08-15

Publisher:

Routledge

Languages:

Original: English

ISBN10:

1472453409

ISBN13:

9781472453402

GPSR Manufacturer Reference:

[email protected]

Weight:

731 g

Height:

161 cm

Width:

240 cm

Thickness:

25 cm

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