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Hornung, E. W.

9781330061657: Wedding Customs (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 : 1330061659 ISBN 13 : 9781330061657

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

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A vivid journey through how weddings moved from force and contract to mutual affection, across centuries and cultures.

From Force to Vows chronicles the cultural history of weddings, showing how marriage practices shift with society. It surveys early coercive customs, the money and bargaining of buying wives, grand wedding feasts, and evolving symbols like the ring. The text blends vivid examples with analysis to explain how love, law, and tradition shaped the wedding rite over time.

Readers will see how wedding rituals reflect power, wealth, and social change, and how modern ideas of partnership grew from these layered beginnings. This edition presents the long arc of wedding culture in approachable, story-driven detail.

Explores marriage by force and how consent, law, and custom evolved.
Examines the money, gifts, and bargaining that accompanied early unions.
Traces wedding feast traditions, cake origins, and the social rituals of the day.
Highlights the evolution of symbols like the wedding ring and their meanings.

Ideal for readers of cultural history, social history, and anyone curious about how a rite so intimate reflects broader human change.

The book’s historical scope makes it a solid pick for readers exploring how wedding traditions illuminate the past and shape the present.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1330061659
ISBN 13: 9781330061657
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 80
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Wedding Customs: Then and Now (Classic Reprint)

Carl Holliday

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ISBN 10 : 1330061659 ISBN 13 : 9781330061657

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating evolution of marriage customs, exploring the transition from forced unions and financial arrangements to ceremonies driven by love and social advancement. The author, weaving together historical accounts, legal documents, and literary references, paints a vivid picture of marriage practices across centuries, from ancient Anglo-Saxon times to the eighteenth century. Through insightful anecdotes and humorous observations, the author sheds light on the social and cultural contexts that shaped these shifting traditions. The book examines the rituals, ceremonies, and legal complexities surrounding marriage, highlighting the interplay of societal expectations, religious influence, and evolving notions of love and partnership. By unveiling the rich tapestry of wedding customs, the book provides a unique perspective on the enduring power of tradition and its impact on human relationships. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781330061657_0

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