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
Edition: The 3rd ed., corr. and enl.
Series: Goldsmiths'-Kress library of economic literature -- no. 11788; Goldsmiths'-Kress library of economic literature -- no. 12222.2; Making of the Modern World
Publisher: J. Murray
Published: 1779
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 362
Subjects: Social classes; Early works to 1800; Women; Social conditions; Sovereignty; Master and servant
Other titles: Inquiry into the circumstances which give rise to influence and authority, in the different members of society.
Notes: First published in 1771 under title: Observations concerning the distinction of ranks in society.

Also filmed as item no. 12222.2. Item no.12222.2 has imprint date 1781.

Goldsmiths'-Kress no. 11788.

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.