In The History of Love, you will explore how marriage customs, passion, and romance evolved through different eras. From ancient tribes who relied on family bonds for survival to the glorious days of courtly love, each chapter reveals how love shaped societies and guided human behavior. This journey shows how religion, philosophy, and economics all contributed to our changing ideas of love and relationships.You will see how devotion moved from early arranged marriages to the ideals of chivalry and romantic love in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Then, learn how the Enlightenment, the…mehr
In The History of Love, you will explore how marriage customs, passion, and romance evolved through different eras. From ancient tribes who relied on family bonds for survival to the glorious days of courtly love, each chapter reveals how love shaped societies and guided human behavior. This journey shows how religion, philosophy, and economics all contributed to our changing ideas of love and relationships.You will see how devotion moved from early arranged marriages to the ideals of chivalry and romantic love in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Then, learn how the Enlightenment, the Romantic Movement, and Victorian values shifted our focus toward personal choice and emotional depth. Each civilization brought new ideas, from wedding rituals to the role of women, shaping what it means to love and be loved.By studying great poets, philosophers, and everyday people, The History of Love uncovers both the universal hopes and the unique customs that define our quest for affection.Whether you are curious about courtship in ancient times or modern debates over companionate marriage, this book offers a clear, step-by-step look at how love's meaning changed across time and place. This is a story of how emotions, society, and culture came together to create the world's most enduring human connection.
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