The Law And Custom Of Primogeniture

Originally published in 1878, this work argues that the law of primogeniture - which dictates that a family's inheritance passes to the eldest son - is detrimental to the economic and social well-being of society. The book includes essays by a range of experts, from historians to economists.

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