When reading Giovanni and Lusanna, the social customs of time peaked my interest. The concept that marriage had to be public in order for it have legitimacy is fascinating. Why is it that privacy was not valued during this time Florence? Also the fact the marriages were arranged during this time interests me because it makes assume marriage during this time social duty that individual does to benefit their own family and the public nature of marriage makes it useful for political or business posturing. I want to know why elite families use the instruments of the church like marriage to advance their own agenda?
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