Modern Customs and Ancient Laws of Russia (Classic Reprint)

Maxime Kovalevsky

ISBN 10: 1330311930 ISBN 13: 9781330311936

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Print on Demand. This book delves into the evolution of Russian law and traditions by examining still-living customs of the Russian people, revealing a fascinating connection to ancient laws. The author argues a matriarchal state existed in early Russian history, supported by evidence from the country's oldest chronicles, epic poems, and wedding rituals. The book explores various aspects of family dynamics in Russia, including the significance of agnatism, the role of ancestor worship, and the patriarchal authority of the father within the household community. By drawing parallels between these customs and practices observed in other cultures around the world, the book sheds light on the broader history of family structures and their evolution over time. Ultimately, the author demonstrates how understanding the relationship between ancient laws and present customs provides valuable insights into the development of Russian society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Title

Modern Customs and Ancient Laws of Russia (Classic Reprint)

Publisher

Forgotten Books

Publication Date

2022

Language

English

ISBN 10

1330311930

ISBN 13

9781330311936

Binding

Paperback

Condition

New

Book Type

print-on-demand item

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Modern History of Russia

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Uncover how Russia’s old customs and laws shaped its social and legal landscape.

This scholarly work surveys the early roots of Russian family life, village councils, and property, showing how ancient practices influence modern patterns in law and society. Based on the Ilchester Lectures, it blends comparative jurisprudence with Russian sources to illuminate the evolution of marriage, kinship, and community governance.

Through careful analysis of sources like early chronicles and regional assemblies, the book traces how Russian family life moved from communal living to forms that later influenced private property and personal status. It discusses the role of veches (folk-motes), covenants between rulers and people, and the shift from collective to individual rights within a changing legal world.

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A clear view of early Slavonic family structures and how they differ from later norms
Insights into the function and limits of medieval Russian folk assemblies
Discussion of land, marriage, and the origins of serfdom in Russia
Connections between ancient practices and the development of European legal history

Ideal for readers curious about legal history, social history, and the roots of Russian law and customs.

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Forgotten Books? Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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