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. The third edition, corrected and enlarged.

Millar, John

Published by Printed for J. Murray, London, 1781

About this Item

8vo, pp. viii, 362. Contemporary sheep, spine divided by raised bands between gilt rules, red morocco label. Somewhat browned and foxed, a few creases. Binding scratched and a bit worn at extremities, joints cracking but sound. Ownership inscription of Alexander D. Galt to title-page, earlier inscription rubbed out on title-page and following leaf, a few pencil notes to pastedowns. The third edition of this ?pioneering attempt at a historical sociology of social authority, taking up, in turn, familial relations, age, work relations, and political and martial leadership? (ODNB). The ESTC entry lists an extra unnumbered leaf at the end of the volume, but this seems to be an error based on the BL copy, in which that leaf is present but contains errata for a different book and ads for a different publisher.

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Bibliographic Details

• 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. The third edition, corrected and enlarged.
• Publisher: Printed for J. Murray, London
• Publication Date: 1781
• Binding: Hardcover
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