the history of the brothel
- Categories
- Book/Boek
- Creator
- Simons, G.L.
- Publish Year
- 1975
- Shelfmark
- WER 38 1975 - B
- Thesaurus
- prostitutie, prostituees, historisch, antieke oudheid, middeleeuwen, Arabische wereld, Europa, Azië, Afrika, Verenigde Staten, 1e eeuw, 16e eeuw, 2e eeuw, 17e eeuw, 18e eeuw, 19e eeuw, 20e eeuw, onderzoek
- Description
- A comprehensive history of the brothel which reveals a diverse and enduring social institution: heterosexual and homosexual brothels, child brothels, brothels for women, flagellation brothels, brothels with animals. The brothel is described in all its diversity, from the ancient world to modern times, in Europe, the East and America. Papal brothels, royal brothels, brothels legal and illegal - responding to social and economic demands, provoking both civic applause and pulpit condemnation.