The origin of the distinction of ranks
Subtitle: or, an inquiry into the circumstances which give rise to influence and authority, in the different members of society
By: by John Millar
Edition: 3d ed., corr. and enl.
Publisher: J. Murray
Published: 1781
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 362
Subjects: Social classes; Women; Social conditions; Primitive societies; Parent and child (Law); Master and servant
Notes: First published in 1771 under title: Observations concerning the distinction of ranks in society.

Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: 1. Of the rank and condition of women in different ages.; title: 2. Of the jurisdiction and authority of a father over his children.; title: 3. The authority of a chief over the members of a tribe or village.; title: 4. The authority of a sovereign, and of subordinate officers, over a society composed of different tribes or villages.; title: 5. The changes produced in the government of a people, by their progress in arts, and in polished manners.; title: 6. The authority of a master over his servants.