New Arrival Marriage and Divorce: The English Point of View

Legal History

Marriage and Divorce: The English Point of View

By Lord Merrivale
New Arrival Routledge June 2026

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ISBN-13
9781041353171
Publisher
Routledge
Publication
June 2026
Format
Hardback
Jurisdiction
U.K. ? Countri(es) for reference only

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First published in 1936, Marriage and Divorce examines the evolution of marriage and divorce through historical, legal, and cultural lenses. From ancient traditions and Mosaic law to Roman practices, Henry VIII’s reforms, and modern judicial processes, the book provides a detailed analysis of how marriage and divorce have advanced over time. Concluding with recommendations for future reforms, this work is an insightful resource for understanding the complexities of marital and legal history.

Please note this book is a reprint of the 1936 edition

Table of Contents

1. Marriage and Divorce: The English Point of View
2. How Marriage Came to Be
3. The Mosaic Law
4. Roman Degeneracy
5. How Marriage Prevailed
6. Henry VIII and After
7. How Civil Divorce Began
8. Divorce by Judicial Process
9. How Divorce has Advanced
10. The Commission: Lord Gorell
11. Time Passes
12. “What Should Be Done?”
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