The Oldest Profession: A History Of Prostitution
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Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
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From the temple priestesses of ancient Mesopotamia to the brothels of Victorian London, The Oldest Profession: A History of Prostitution chronicles one of humanity's most enduring and controversial social institutions across centuries and civilizations. Lujo Bassermann presents a sweeping, unflinching survey of the world's sex trade, tracing its evolution through ancient Greece and Rome, the medieval courts of Europe, and into the modern era, illuminating the economic, religious, and cultural forces that have shaped it at every turn. Translated from the German by James Cleugh, this work stands as a remarkable work of social history, arguing that prostitution cannot be understood in isolation but must be examined as a mirror reflecting society's broader attitudes toward gender, power, and morality. Bassermann's approach is scholarly yet accessible, drawing on a vast range of historical sources to construct a narrative that is as thought-provoking as it is comprehensive. For readers curious about the hidden currents of human civilization, this volume raises questions that remain as urgent and unresolved today as they have ever been.
Author: Lujo Bassermann
Format: Hardback
Published: 1967, Arthur Barker Limited
Genre: History
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Price clipped.
From the temple priestesses of ancient Mesopotamia to the brothels of Victorian London, The Oldest Profession: A History of Prostitution chronicles one of humanity's most enduring and controversial social institutions across centuries and civilizations. Lujo Bassermann presents a sweeping, unflinching survey of the world's sex trade, tracing its evolution through ancient Greece and Rome, the medieval courts of Europe, and into the modern era, illuminating the economic, religious, and cultural forces that have shaped it at every turn. Translated from the German by James Cleugh, this work stands as a remarkable work of social history, arguing that prostitution cannot be understood in isolation but must be examined as a mirror reflecting society's broader attitudes toward gender, power, and morality. Bassermann's approach is scholarly yet accessible, drawing on a vast range of historical sources to construct a narrative that is as thought-provoking as it is comprehensive. For readers curious about the hidden currents of human civilization, this volume raises questions that remain as urgent and unresolved today as they have ever been.