The History of Human Marriage V3

The History of Human Marriage V3 is a book written by Edward Westermarck that explores the evolution of marriage throughout human history. The book is the third volume in a series and covers the period from the Middle Ages to the present day. Westermarck examines different forms of marriage, including monogamy, polygamy, and group marriage, and discusses how they have been shaped by cultural, religious, and economic factors. He also examines the role of marriage in society, including its impact on gender roles, family dynamics, and social hierarchy. Throughout the book, Westermarck draws on a wide range of historical and anthropological sources to provide a comprehensive and insightful account of the history of human marriage.1922. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766146189, 0766145247. Volume 3 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: monogamy and polygamy; polyandry; group marriage and other group relations; duration of marriage and the right to dissolve it; list of authorities cited; and index.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.