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Kinship and Marriage in Early Arabia
William Robertson Smith
Kinship and Marriage in Early Arabia
William Robertson Smith
Originally published in 1885, this book by William Robertson Smith examines the history of marriage and kinship relations within tribal groups in Arabia at the beginning of Islam. The text explains the intricate links of heredity and dependence among various groups based on male descent, as well as looking at the practice of polyandry in various groups.
338 pages, black & white illustrations
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | March 6, 2014 |
ISBN13 | 9781107622029 |
Publishers | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 338 |
Dimensions | 199 × 127 × 21 mm · 366 g |
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