Marriage, as It Was, as It Is, and as It Should Be: A Plea for Reform (1882)

Marriage, As It Was, As It Is, And As It Should Be: A Plea For Reform is a book written by Annie Wood Besant and published in 1882. The book explores the history of marriage, its current state, and the author's vision for its future. Besant argues that marriage has been used as a tool for oppression and control, particularly of women, and calls for a reform of the institution. She advocates for marriages based on love, mutual respect, and equality, rather than on financial or social considerations. The book also discusses issues such as divorce, polygamy, and the role of religion in marriage. Overall, Marriage, As It Was, As It Is, And As It Should Be is a thought-provoking and insightful examination of one of society's most fundamental institutions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.