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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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- 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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- Added Author
- Blackwood, William, 1776-1834. PublisherCraig, John, active 1806-1821.Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme. Publisher
- Research Call Number
- SAC (Millar, J. Origin of the distinction of ranks)Pforz (Millar, J./Origin) 1806