The origin of the distinction of ranks or, An inquiry into the circumstances which give rise to influence and authority, in the different members of society
By: By John Millar
Publisher: J. J. Tourneisen
Published: 1793
Place of publication: Basil
Language: eng
Number of pages: 284
Subjects: Social classes; Women; Social conditions; Anthropology; Parent and child; Master and servant; Prehistoric peoples
Table of contents: title: Contents.; title: Of the rank and condition of women in different ages.; title: Of the jurisdiction and authority of a father over his children.; title: The authority of a chief over the members of a tribe or viillage.; title: The authority of a sovereign, and of subordinate officers, over a society composed of different tribes or villages.; title: The changes produced in the government of a people, by their progress in arts, and in polished manners.; title: The authority of a master over his servants.