First published in 1894, this pioneering work surveys the development of ownership systems in prehistoric and early historic societies. The author draws on diverse historical and anthropological sources to argue that communal ownership was widespread in early human societies, and was gradually replaced by other systems. Although some of the theories presented in the book have been revised in the years since its publication, it remains an important work in the field of social evolution.
This pioneering work explores the evolution of property rights and ownership in ancient societies. It draws on a range of sources including anthropology, archaeology, and classical literature to provide a comprehensive and insightful account of the development of social structures and economic relations in pre-modern cultures.
Edith Jemima Simcox was a British writer and social reformer who, in the late 19th century, was interested in the history of property and the evolution of social and economic systems. In this book, she examines the concept of ownership in prehistoric and ancient societies, including those of the Romans, Greeks, and Vikings. Simcox argues that, in early human societies, ownership was not an individual matter but rather a communal one, and that the modern Western concept of private property has evolved over time through complex historical and cultural factors.
This collection of short stories explores the complexities of human relationships in all their messy, multifaceted glory. From tales of forbidden love to poignant reflections on the passage of time, these stories capture the joys and sorrows of the human experience with wit and insight.