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The origin of the distinction of ranks, or, An inquiry into the circumstances which give rise to influence and authority, in the different members of society / to which is prefixed, An account of the life and writings of the author, by John Craig, esq.

Title
The origin of the distinction of ranks, or, An inquiry into the circumstances which give rise to influence and authority, in the different members of society / by John Millar, Esq., Professor of Law in the University of Glasgow ... : to which is prefixed, An account of the life and writings of the author, by John Craig, esq.
Author
Millar, John, 1735-1801.
Publication
Edinburgh : Printed for William Blackwood ... and Longman, Hurst, Rees, & Orme ..., London, 1806.

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  • Blackwood, William, 1776-1834.
  • Craig, John, active 1806-1821.
  • Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme. pbl
Description
viii, cxxxiv, [2], 296 p.; 22 cm. (8vo)
Subjects
Note
  • First published in 1771 under title: Observations concerning the distinction of ranks in society.
Contents
1. Of the rank and condition of women in different ages.--2. Of the jurisdiction and authority of a father over his children.--3. The authority of a chief over the members of a tribe or village.--4. The authority of a sovereign, and of subordinate officers, over a society composed of different tribes or villages.--5. The changes produced in the government of a people, by their progress in arts, and in polished manners.--6. The authority of a master over his servants.
Call Number
SAC (Millar, J. Origin of the distinction of ranks)
LCCN
14001840
OCLC
2033555
Author
Millar, John, 1735-1801.
Title
The origin of the distinction of ranks, or, An inquiry into the circumstances which give rise to influence and authority, in the different members of society / by John Millar, Esq., Professor of Law in the University of Glasgow ... : to which is prefixed, An account of the life and writings of the author, by John Craig, esq.
Imprint
Edinburgh : Printed for William Blackwood ... and Longman, Hurst, Rees, & Orme ..., London, 1806.
Edition
The fourth edition, corrected.
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Blackwood, William, 1776-1834. Publisher
Craig, John, active 1806-1821.
Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme. Publisher
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SAC (Millar, J. Origin of the distinction of ranks)
Pforz (Millar, J./Origin) 1806
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