A contribution to the history of European morals, from the time of the Roman Empire to the close of the 14th century. The general purpose of this volume is to be a historical inquiry into the practical effect upon social life throughout the period traversed. The author believes no portion of society during the Middle Ages reveals more about the greater susceptibility to these curious influences than that pertaining to the preservation and restoration of bodily vigor. Several appendices contain original and ancient records used within the book.
