Aphrodisiacs, Fertility and Medicine in Early Modern England
(Part of the Royal Historical Society Studies in History New Series)
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An investigation into aphrodisiacs challenges pre-conceived ideas about sexuality during this period. It was common knowledge in early modern England that sexual desire was malleable, and could be increased or decreased by a range of foods - including artichokes, oysters and parsnips. This book argues that these aphrodisiacs wereused not simply for sexual pleasure, but, more importantly, to enhance fertility and reproductive success; and that...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0861933508
ISBN13:9780861933501
Release Date:May 2019
Publisher:Royal Historical Society
Length:225 Pages
Weight:0.71 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"
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