First published in 1887, this essay won the Yorke Prize at the University of Cambridge and was subsequently published in book form. The author provides a detailed historical account of the development of English law with respect to marriage and property rights, tracing the evolution of legal doctrine from medieval times to the nineteenth century. The book is a valuable resource for legal scholars and historians, as well as anyone interested in the history of women's rights and legal status.
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