The History of Human Marriage V1

The History of Human Marriage V1 is a comprehensive study of the institution of marriage throughout human history, written by Edward Westermarck. The book explores various aspects of marriage, including its origins, evolution, and cultural significance across different societies and time periods. The first volume of the book covers the early stages of human marriage, starting from primitive societies and moving through ancient civilizations such as Greece and Rome. Westermarck analyzes the customs and traditions surrounding marriage in these societies, including the role of religion, family structure, and gender roles. The book also delves into the social and economic factors that have influenced the development of marriage, such as the rise of agriculture and the emergence of property ownership. Westermarck examines how these factors have shaped the institution of marriage and influenced its evolution over time. Throughout the book, Westermarck draws on a wide range of historical and anthropological sources to provide a detailed and nuanced account of human marriage. His analysis is grounded in a deep understanding of human nature and the ways in which cultural practices reflect our fundamental desires and needs. Overall, The History of Human Marriage V1 is a fascinating and informative study of one of the most fundamental institutions in human society. It provides a rich and detailed picture of how marriage has evolved over time and across different cultures, and offers valuable insights into the social, economic, and cultural forces that have shaped this institution.1922. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766145247, 0766145255.Volume 1 of 3. This work discusses the evolution of marriage from its earliest history through present times. This volume contains chapters relative to the following topics: on the method of investigation; origin of marriage; human pairing season in primitive times; criticism of the hypothesis of promiscuity: alleged instances of peoples living in promiscuity, prenuptial unchastity, Jus Primae Noctis, religious prostitution, lending and exchange of wives, feasts, classificatory system of relationship, mother right, masculine jealousy; frequency of marriage and the marriage age; celibacy; sexual modesty; courtship; secondary sexual characters in animals, female coyness; and primitive means of attraction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.