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Primitive Civilizations or Outlines of the History of in Archaic Communities, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Uncover ancient land laws and daily life through early property rules and mortgages. This edition examines how communities managed ownership, tenancy, and transfer of land in archaic societies, revealing the rules that shaped family and village life.
The book surveys terms like the equity of redemption, the otti, and the jenmkar, showing how land could be mortgaged, redeemed, or transferred across generations. It connects legal forms with social practice, explaining why joint tarwad ownership stayed rigid and how individual earnings remained under family control. Along the way, it links historic records to evolving ideas about property, inheritance, and authority in early societies.
- Clear explanations of ancient land tenure terms and what they meant for owners, tenants, and heirs
- How mortgages, leases, and redemption operated in practice across different regions
- Connections between law, family structure, and economic life in archaic communities
- Examples drawn from historical texts that illuminate early property rights and transfers
Ideal for readers interested in historical law, property rights, and the social texture of ancient economies.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the origins of human civilizations, exploring the economic and social systems of ancient Egypt, Babylonia, and China. The author argues that these civilizations shared remarkable similarities, stemming from their common ancestry and geographical conditions. By examining their domestic and international trade, the role of women and families, and the relationship between rulers and the people, this book provides a comprehensive understanding of how the earliest civilizations developed and shaped the course of human history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330344347_0
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