
Fat Bodies in Early Modern Europe
by Taylor & Francis Ltd
Title:
Fat Bodies in Early Modern Europe
Author:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Series (if any):
Studies for the International Society for Cultural History
Edited by:
Burke, Jill
Format:
Hardback
Number of pages:
248 pages, 10 Halftones, black and white; 10 Illustrations, black and white
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN-13:
9781032771663
EAN:
9781032771663
Publication Date:
06/04/2026
Classifications:
Literature: history and criticism
Weight (g):
120
Dimensions (mm):
234 x 156
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Description
This book is the first to examine understandings and experiences of fatness in early modern Europe (c. 1450-1700), uncovering attitudes towards fat bodies across England, France, Germany, Italy and Spain through interdisciplinary analysis. This book is written for students and scholars of the early modern period.




















