A History of Marriage

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Exploring the multifaceted nature of marriage, Elizabeth Abbott delves into its historical complexities, challenging conventional views. She examines various forms of unions, including same-sex marriages, arranged marriages, and self-marriages, while highlighting the diverse experiences of love and obligation. Abbott's engaging narrative uncovers the institution's contradictions, revealing marriage as both a ritual of romance and a social construct, filled with both joy and hardship.