Wedded Wife : a feminist history of marriage by Ms.Rachael Lennon

Wedded Wife : a feminist history of marriage by Ms.Rachael LennonIn this fascinating and insightful book, feminist curator Rachael Lennon provides an intimate and accessible examination of the history of marriage, with a focus on the UK. Wedded Wife tells a remarkable story of how this institution has developed from the ancient customs of the stone age through to the modern form it takes today. In this eminently readable and relatable study, Lennon also explores themes such as the pressure to marry, the politics

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Ní Ghríofa engages in a strikingly physical way with the world of her subject matter

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