Breach Of Promise: Its History And Social Considerations (1879)

By Charles J. MacColla

Book Overview

Breach of Promise: Its History and Social Considerations is a non-fiction book written by Charles J. MacColla and first published in 1879. The book explores the legal concept of breach of promise, which refers to the breaking of a promise to marry. MacColla examines the historical evolution of the breach of promise law and its social implications, particularly for women. He discusses the origins of the law in medieval times, its development in the 18th and 19th centuries, and its eventual decline in the 20th century. The book provides a detailed analysis of various cases of breach of promise and the legal and moral issues they raise. MacColla also delves into the social and cultural attitudes towards marriage and gender roles that underpin the breach of promise law. He argues that the law was often used to control women's behavior and enforce patriarchal norms, and that it was frequently abused by men who made false promises of marriage to women. Overall, Breach of Promise: Its History and Social Considerations is a fascinating and informative study of a little-known aspect of legal history and its impact on society. It sheds light on the complex and sometimes problematic relationship between law, gender, and social norms, and offers valuable insights into the changing attitudes towards marriage and relationships over time.To Which Are Added A Few Pages On The Law Of Breach Of Promise And A Glance At Many Amusing Cases Since The Reign Of Queen Elizabeth.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 143679207X
• ISBN13: 9781436792073
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"