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

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