Marriage and Divorce: The English Point of View

Name: Marriage and Divorce: The English Point of View
Brand: Routledge
SKU: 9781041353171
Price: 1299.00 HKD
Availability: InStock
Author: Lord Merrivale
ISBN: 9781041353171

By Lord Merrivale

New Arrival Routledge June 2026

Specifications

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

Details

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

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