Marriage Customs of the World [2 volumes]: An Encyclopedia of Dating Customs and Wedding Traditions, 2nd Edition

This book presents a comprehensive overview of global courtship and marriage customs, from ancient history to contemporary society, demonstrating the vast differences as well as the similarities across all of human culture.• Over 300 topical entries organized in alphabetical order make this book a comprehensive, easy-to-use resource• "Further Reading" sections following each entry promote deeper research• Photographs of various elements of wedding celebrations illustrate the text