Engels, Friedrich

The origin of the family, private property, and the state - London Anodos Books 2019 - xlvii, 194 pages ; 20 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index

Friedrich Engels explores the interrelated development of the family and the state from the ancient world to the Victorian era. Drawing on the anthropological theories of his time, Engels argues that class-based societies overthrew their matriarchal predecessors, replacing a communal, polygamous culture with one that was monogamous and property-bound"-- Provided by publisher.

9781544020259


Primitive societies-Families--History

306.85ENG