{"product_id":"9781849250757","title":"The Sultan's Sex Potions","description":"Author: Daniel L. Newman\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781849250757\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Saqi Books\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 18 Mar 2026\u003cbr\u003ePages: 256\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eArabic erotic literature has a long and rich history, which goes back as far as the ninth century. Far from being the pursuit of prurient pornographers, eroticism and sexuality received considerable attention from scholars.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Sultan's Sex Potions\u003c\/i\u003e was written by Nasr al-Dn al-Ts (1201-1274), one of the leading scientists of the age, and is part of a group of works devoted to aphrodisiacs as well as sexual practices and positions. Sober and measured in tone, the treatise was intended as a guide for self healing, to be used by those afflicted with various sexual ailments, especially impotence. It was composed at the request of the ruler and so its potions, electuaries, syrups and enemas enjoyed a 'royal warrant of appointment' to arouse the lust for coitus and enhance sexual potency.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis revised edition includes three Arabic manuscripts (Berlin, Cairo and Glasgow), accompanied by an English translation as well as a new introduction to Arabic erotic literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46857117368478,"sku":"ADS-9781849250757","price":34.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781849250757.jpg?v=1779155011","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781849250757","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}