History of Matrimonial Institutions
By George Elliott Howard
Length49h 7m
About this audiobook
In 'History of Matrimonial Institutions' by George Elliott Howard, the author delves deep into the evolution of marriage across different cultures and time periods. Howard's scholarly and analytical approach to the subject provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the social, religious, and legal aspects of marriage. Through meticulous research and detailed comparisons, the book explores how matrimonial customs have shaped societies and influenced individual lives. Howard's writing style is academic yet accessible, making the complex topic engaging and enlightening for readers. This book is a valuable resource for students and scholars of anthropology, sociology, and history, offering a rich understanding of the significance of matrimonial institutions in human civilization. George Elliott Howard, a renowned historian and anthropologist, brings his expertise to the study of matrimonial institutions in this seminal work. His background in these fields provides a solid foundation for the detailed analysis and interpretations presented in the book. Howard's passion for understanding the complexities of human relationships shines through in his meticulous research and thoughtful observations. For readers interested in delving into the intricate history of marriage and its cultural significance, 'History of Matrimonial Institutions' is a must-read. Howard's comprehensive study offers a fascinating exploration of how marriage customs have evolved over time and influenced societies worldwide. This book is a valuable addition to any academic library or personal collection for those eager to broaden their knowledge of matrimonial traditions.
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GenreHistory
Length49 hrs 7 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 7, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Society as I Have Found It
2PREFACE
3PART I ANALYSIS OF THE LITERATURE AND THE THEORIES OF PRIMITIVE MATRIMONIAL INSTITUTIONS
4CHAPTER I THE PATRIARCHAL THEORY
5I. STATEMENT OF THE THEORY
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6II. CRITICISM OF THE THEORY BY SPENCER AND McLENNAN
7III. THE THEORY IN THE LIGHT OF RECENT RESEARCH
8CHAPTER II THEORY OF THE HORDE AND MOTHER-RIGHT
9I. BACHOFEN AND HIS DISCIPLES
10II. MORGAN'S CONSTRUCTIVE THEORY
11III. McLENNAN'S CONSTRUCTIVE THEORY
12CHAPTER III THEORY OF THE ORIGINAL PAIRING OR MONOGAMOUS FAMILY
13I. THE PROBLEM OF PROMISCUITY
14II. THE PROBLEM OF MOTHER-RIGHT
15III. THE PROBLEM OF EXOGAMY
16IV. THE PROBLEM OF THE SUCCESSIVE FORMS OF THE FAMILY
17CHAPTER IV RISE OF THE MARRIAGE CONTRACT
18I. WIFE-CAPTURE AND THE SYMBOL OF RAPE[472]
19II. WIFE-PURCHASE AND ITS SURVIVAL IN THE MARRIAGE CEREMONY
20III. THE ANTIQUITY OF SELF-BETROTHAL OR FREE MARRIAGE
21IV. PRIMITIVE FREE MARRIAGE SURVIVING WITH PURCHASE, AND THE DECAY OF THE PURCHASE-CONTRACT
22CHAPTER V EARLY HISTORY OF DIVORCE
23I. THE RIGHT OF DIVORCE
24II. THE FORM OF DIVORCE
25III. THE LEGAL EFFECTS OF DIVORCE
26IV. FREQUENCY OF DIVORCE
27PART II MATRIMONIAL INSTITUTIONS IN ENGLAND
28CHAPTER VI OLD ENGLISH WIFE-PURCHASE YIELDS TO FREE MARRIAGE
29I. THE PRIMITIVE REAL CONTRACT OF SALE AND ITS MODIFICATIONS
30II. RISE OF FREE MARRIAGE: SELF-BEWEDDUNG AND SELF-GIFTA
31CHAPTER VII RISE OF ECCLESIASTICAL MARRIAGE: THE CHURCH ACCEPTS THE LAY CONTRACT AND CEREMONIAL
32I. THE PRIMITIVE CHRISTIAN BENEDICTION, THE BRIDE-MASS, AND THE CELEBRATION AD OSTIUM ECCLESIAE
33II. THE PRIEST SUPERSEDES THE CHOSEN GUARDIAN, AND SPONSALIA PER VERBA DE PRAESENTI ARE VALID
34CHAPTER VIII RISE OF ECCLESIASTICAL MARRIAGE: THE CHURCH DEVELOPS AND ADMINISTERS MATRIMONIAL LAW
35I. THE EARLY CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE AND THE RISE OF THE CANONICAL THEORY
36II. CLANDESTINE MARRIAGES THE FRUIT OF THE CANONICAL THEORY
37III. THE EVILS OF THE SPIRITUAL JURISDICTION
38IV. PUBLICITY SOUGHT THROUGH BANNS AND REGISTRATION
39CHAPTER IX THE PROTESTANT CONCEPTION OF MARRIAGE
40I. AS TO THE FORM OF MARRIAGE
41II. AS TO THE NATURE OF MARRIAGE
42III. CHILD-MARRIAGES IN THE AGE OF ELIZABETH
43CHAPTER X RISE OF CIVIL MARRIAGE
44I. CROMWELL'S CIVIL MARRIAGE ACT, 1653
45II. FLEET MARRIAGES AND THE HARDWICKE ACT, 1753
46III. THE PRESENT ENGLISH LAW (pt. 1)
47III. THE PRESENT ENGLISH LAW (pt. 2)
48PART II MATRIMONIAL INSTITUTIONS IN ENGLAND Continued
49CHAPTER XI HISTORY OF SEPARATION AND DIVORCE UNDER ENGLISH AND ECCLESIASTICAL LAW
50I. THE EARLY CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE AND THE THEORY OF THE CANON LAW
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