Bücher von Rebecca (University of Exeter) Probert

Analyses marriage law's development since 1836--its complexity, failures to respond to societal change, and constraints on different beliefs.

Tying the Knot is for anyone interested in how couples have married from 1836 to the present day. It shows how the legal options have evolved and how social practices have changed, and demonstrates how the legal regulations have hindered many couples from marrying in accordance with their beliefs.