The English marriage : tales of love, money and adultery
Waller, Maureen2009
Books, Manuscripts
Long after the rest of Europe had reformed their marriage laws, England clung to the chaotic and contradictory laws of the medieval Church. Featuring a cast of hundreds, acclaimed historian Maureen Waller draws on intimate letters, diaries, court documents and advice books to trace the evolution of the English marriage.
Main title:
The English marriage : tales of love, money and adultery / by Maureen Waller.
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Imprint:
London : John Murray, 2009.
Collation:
432 p.
ISBN:
9781848540545 (hbk)184854054X (hbk)
Dewey class:
306.8'1'0942
Local class:
306.81
Language:
English
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BRN:
1362385