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Celibate and Childless Men in Power: Ruling Eunuchs and Bishops in the Pre-Modern World 1st edition
Celibate and Childless Men in Power: Ruling Eunuchs and Bishops in the Pre-Modern World
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
360 pages
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | December 12, 2019 |
| ISBN13 | 9780367880569 |
| Publishers | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Pages | 360 |
| Dimensions | 150 × 220 × 10 mm · 700 g |
| Language | English |
| Editor | Hofert, Almut |
| Editor | Mesley, Matthew |
| Editor | Tolino, Serena |