Histoire de la prostitution chez tous les peuples du monde depuis l'antiquité…
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"Histoire de la prostitution chez tous les peuples du monde depuis l'antiquité…" by Pierre Dufour is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work delves into the institution of prostitution, exploring its manifestations across various cultures and epochs, providing a comprehensive overview of this enduring social phenomenon. The opening of the book introduces the intricate relationship between fashion and morality, arguing that clothing styles reflect societal values and behaviors toward
sexuality. Dufour begins by discussing the influence of luxury and extravagance on moral decay, emphasizing how historical costumes serve as indicators of a society's ethical standards. He observes that as fashion evolves toward more revealing and provocative styles, it mirrors a decline in public decency and highlights the interplay between changing social mores and the rise of prostitution throughout history. This sets the tone for an expansive exploration of how these elements interact across different cultures and times. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Jacob, P. L., 1806-1884 |
|---|---|
| Title | Histoire de la prostitution chez tous les peuples du monde depuis l'antiquité la plus reculée jusqu'à nos jours, tome 6/6 |
| Credits |
Produced by Laurent Vogel, Bibimbop, Guy de Montpellier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender |
| Subject | Prostitution |
| Subject | Prostitution -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 45458 |
| Release Date | Apr 23, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 545 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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