The origin of the distinction of ranks; or, An inquiry into the circumstances which give rise to influence and authority, in the different members of society. / By John Millar ...

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Millar, John, 1735-1801.

Contributor:

Craig, John, active 1806-1821.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social classes.

Women--History.

Women.

History.

Primitive societies.

Parent and child (Law).

Master and servant.

Physical Description:

viii, cxxxiv pages, 1 ., 296 pages ; 22 cm

Edition:

Fourth edition, cor. To which is prefixed, An account of the life and writings of the author, by John Craig, esq.

Place of Publication:

Edinburgh : W. Blackwood; [etc., etc.], 1806.

Contents:

1. Of the rank and condition of women in different ages.

2. Of the jurisdiction and authority of a father over his children.

3. The authority of a chief over the members of a tribe or village.

4. The authority of a sovereign, and of subordinate officers, over a society composed of different tribes or villages.

5. The changes produced in the government of a people, by their progress in arts, and in polished manners.

6. The authority of a master over his servants.

Notes:

First published in 1771 under title: Observations concerning the distinction of ranks in society.

OCLC:

2033555