In Travesties and Transgressions, David Cressy examines how the orderly, Protestant, and hierarchical society of post-Reformation England coped with the cultural challenges posed by beliefs and events outside the social norm. He uses a series of linked stories and close readings of local texts and narratives to investigate unorthodox happenings such as bestiality and monstrous births, seduction and abortion, excommunication and irregular burial, nakedness and cross-dressing. Each story, and the reaction it generated, ...
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In Travesties and Transgressions, David Cressy examines how the orderly, Protestant, and hierarchical society of post-Reformation England coped with the cultural challenges posed by beliefs and events outside the social norm. He uses a series of linked stories and close readings of local texts and narratives to investigate unorthodox happenings such as bestiality and monstrous births, seduction and abortion, excommunication and irregular burial, nakedness and cross-dressing. Each story, and the reaction it generated, exposes the strains and stresses of its local time and circumstances. The reigns of Elizabeth, James, and Charles I were witness to endless religious disputes, tussles for power within the aristocracy, and arguments galore about the behaviour and beliefs of common people. Questions raised by 'unnatural' episodes were debated throughout society at local and national levels, and engaged the attention of the magistrates, the bishops, the crown, and the court. The resolution of such questions was not taken lightly in a world in which God and the devil still fought for people's souls.
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Very Good Condition. Dust jacket is fully intact, only lightly rubbed at edges. All pages clean, crisp and fresh. Overall, very sound and presentable. Publisher's note: Travesties and Transgressions examines how the orderly and Protestant society of post-Reformation England coped with the cultural challenges posed by beliefs and events outside the norm. It shows how unorthodox happenings such as bestiality and abortion, nakedness and cross-dressing set the authorities on edge. Size: 24.2 x 16.4 x 2.7 cm. xi, 351 pp. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: History; Eccentrics and eccentricities--England--History--16th century; Eccentrics and eccentricities--England--History--17th century; Marginality, Social--England--History--16th century; Marginality, Social--England--History--17th century; England--Social life and customs--16th century; England--Social life and customs--17th century; ISBN: 0198207816. ISBN/EAN: 9780198207818. Add. Inventory No: 240224ASG009024.
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Good+ in Very Good jacket. Size: 6x1x9; Oxford University Press, 2000; first edition with full number line; xi, 351pp. Binding is tight, sturdy, and square; boards also very good; titling remains bright and bold. Light corner and edgewear, one 3/4" tear at foot of spine, toning to spine of jacket. Occasional pencil markings. Ships same or next day from Dinkytown, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 650grams, ISBN: 0198207816.
