Rebecca

Divorced, Bigamist, Bereaved? The Family Historian's Guide to Marital Breakdown, Separation, Widowhood, and Remarriage: from 1600 to the 1970s

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ISBN 13:
9780993189609
author:
Rebecca
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Takeaway (Publishing)
language:
English
Publication Year:
2015
Pages:
210
Dimensions:
21.6 x 14 x 1.1 centimetres (0.2
Genre:
Reference & Language, Genealogy, Nonfiction,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£12.46

Description

Divorced, Bigamist, Bereaved? The Family Historian's Guide to Marital Breakdown, Separation, Widowhood, and Remarriage From 1600 to the 1970s by Rebecca Probert. This book explores the complex and often hidden world of marital breakdown, bigamy, and remarriage in England and Wales from the 17th to the 20th centuries. Drawing on a wide range of sources, including court records and personal testimonies, Rebecca Probert examines the laws and social customs that governed these relationships. From the requirements for divorce to the signs that a marriage may have been bigamous, this book provides a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by those who experienced marital breakdown and remarriage. With its unique blend of historical research and practical guidance, Divorced, Bigamist, Bereaved? is an essential resource for family historians and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of family relationships in the past.

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