A Treatise Concerning the use and Abuse of the Marriage Bed: Shewing I. The Nature of Matrimony, its Sacred Original, and the True Meaning of its Inst

by Daniel Defoe, William Peterfield Trent, Meredith Janvier

Book Overview

This 18th Century literary work provides an in-depth analysis of the institution of marriage. Engagingly written, the book explores the concept of matrimonial chastity and its abuse at the hands of various societal factors. In doing so, it offers insight into the nature of matrimony and its place in society. This is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of marriage and societal norms around it.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1020796979
• ISBN13: 9781020796975
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 422 Pages
• Weight: 1.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"