Breach of Promise to Marry: A History of How Jilted Brides Settled Scores
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Breach of Promise to Marry: A History of How Jilted Brides Settled Scores by Denise Bates
A fascinating history of sex and relationships. Breach of Promise was an archaic legal action brought about by a jilted lover (male or female) when their former intended broke off their engagement. This is the first ever non-academic book on the topic and reveals a fascinating romantic and legal underworld from the 1790s - 1960s.
Denise Bates read Modern History at St Anne's College, Oxford, specializing in the 1815-1914 period. A Chartered Accountant by profession, her interests now relate to work in the voluntary sector, in support of local communities; and also writing and motherhood. Denise has written articles on a variety of topics for national magazines. She is the author of Pit Lasses: women and girls in coalmining c.1800-1914 (Pen & Sword, 2012).
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| ISBN 13 | 9781783030361 |
| ISBN 10 | 1783030364 |
| Title | Breach of Promise to Marry: A History of How Jilted Brides Settled Scores |
| Author | Denise Bates |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pen & Sword Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2014-04-01 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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