Description: Building Your Great Collection; One Fine Book at a Time[19th Century English Marriage Law] Reasons for Legalising Marriage with a Deceased Wife's SisterLord Denman [Thomas Denman Denman, Baron, 1779-1854] London: Hatchard and Son, 1852 Unbound; 25 pages; 5.25 by 8 inches; numbered from [4] 5-27 and has been removed from original volume; has its own title page. Numbered [3] 4- 12; 8 inches tall.Age toned with spotting on the title page and last page. Pencil notation on the title page Good / No Dust Jacket As Issued. Disbound. Marriage to a deceased wife's sister stirred considerable controversy during 19th century England, owing to the prevailing religious and societal norms of the era.Victorian society grappled with profound religious, moral, and social concerns, all intertwined with the idea of such unions. Notably, the Church of England exerted significant sway over societal values, vehemently opposing the notion of marrying one's deceased wife's sister. The Church's stance wielded substantial influence in shaping public sentiment and guiding legislative processes.This contentious issue ignited a series of deliberations and dialogues, both within religious circles and the wider community. Throughout the mid-1800s, several attempts were made to modify the law to permit these marriages, yet they encountered staunch resistance from traditionalists staunchly adhering to existing moral and religious perspectives.Ultimately, it wasn't until the enactment of the Deceased Wife's Sister's Marriage Act in 1907 that this practice obtained legal status in England. Under this act, men were granted the right to wed their deceased wife's sister, provided the sister was not culpable for the breakdown of the initial marriage.Background Information:Thomas Denman, 1st Baron Denman, was an English lawyer, judge and politician. He served as Lord Chief Justice between 1832 and 1850. And Check out our other items! Member ofABAA [American Booksellers Antiquarian Association]FABA [Florida Antiquarian Booksellers Association]IOBA [International Online Booksellers Association]The Ephemera Society of America Terms GuaranteeWe tend to be conservative in our grading, but even the best booksellers make an occasional mistake. Our books, and ephemera are described using AB Bookman standards. Our Guarantee: All items will be received as advertised and in the condition described. Any item is returnable for any reason within 30 days of receipt (prior notice appreciated). If you have questions regarding our description of any item, we encourage you to contact us prior to buying. We are members of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America) and the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), and we adhere to these associations' strict ethical guidelines and conditions of sale. ShippingStandard shipping is by USPS Media Mail. Delivery typically takes 4 - 8 days (and sometimes longer) depending upon destination.We are happy to upgrade shipping to Priority Mail or to arrange overseas shipping to most foreign countries. Please choose that at checkout.FeedbackWe leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. Our priority is to make customers happy and to resolve problems as promptly as possible.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Author: Lord Denman [Thomas Denman Denman, Baron, 1779-1854
Publisher: Hatchard and Son
Year Printed: 1852
Binding: Disbound
Language: English
