The Medieval Chastity Belt: A Myth-Making Process

The New Middle Ages

by Albrecht Classen

The chastity belt is one of those objects people have commonly identified with the 'dark' Middle Ages. This book analyzes the origin of this myth and demonstrates how a convenient misconception, or contorted imagination, of an allegedly historical practice has led to profoundly flawed interpretations of control mechanisms used by jealous husbands.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

233 pages, Hardcover

First published February 15, 2007

About the author

Albrecht Classen, University of Arizona, Tucson, USA.

Reviews

[Mary]

my article on the chastity belt depended largely on Classen's research. I'd love to read his full investigation at some point.