'It should be compulsory reading for every student of the period.' – Literary Review'His book is a triumphant success and deserves to be widely read.' – British Book News

• Part 1: Enduring Structure 1. Degrees of People 2. Social Relations in the Local Community 3. Family Formation 4. Husbands and Wives, Parents and Children Part 2: The Course of Social Change 5. Population and Resources 6. Order 7. Learning and Godliness

'It should be compulsory reading for every student of the period.' – Literary Review'His book is a triumphant success and deserves to be widely read.' – British Book News

• Part 1: Enduring Structure 1. Degrees of People 2. Social Relations in the Local Community 3. Family Formation 4. Husbands and Wives, Parents and Children Part 2: The Course of Social Change 5. Population and Resources 6. Order 7. Learning and Godliness

'It should be compulsory reading for every student of the period.' – Literary Review'His book is a triumphant success and deserves to be widely read.' – British Book News

• Part 1: Enduring Structure 1. Degrees of People 2. Social Relations in the Local Community 3. Family Formation 4. Husbands and Wives, Parents and Children Part 2: The Course of Social Change 5. Population and Resources 6. Order 7. Learning and Godliness