Framing American divorce : from the revolutionary generation to the Victorians /

Basch, Norma,

Framing American divorce : from the revolutionary generation to the Victorians / Norma Basch. - xii, 237 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

"First paperback printing 2001.".

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Inaugurating the rules, 1770-1800 -- Refining the rules, 1800-1850s -- Contesting the rules, 1850s-1870 -- When women go to court -- When men go to court -- Divorce stories.

0520231961 9780520231962


Divorce--History--United States--19th century.
Divorce--Law and legislation--History--United States--19th century.

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