Marriage, a History

How Love Conquered Marriage

by: Stephanie Coontz

in: U.S. History

Summary:

The book traces the evolution of marriage from ancient times to the present, highlighting how the institution has shifted from a means of securing alliances and managing property to a pursuit of love and personal fulfillment. It examines the social, political, and economic forces that have transformed marriage's roles and meanings, challenging many common assumptions about the tradition's past and present.

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