"Gillis's thesis makes good sense; his evidence is original,
comprehensive, and persuasive."--American Historical Review
"A good historical account of marriage customs, with an
idiosyncratic thesis, and insights into present-day
marriage."--History: Reviews of New Books
"A big, ambitious study that draws on a vast range of private and
public sources to provide the first truly comprehensive history of
marriage."--The Canadian Journal of History
"This is a big, meaty, good-humoured and attractive book."--The
Observer
"This book is original and well written and based on a variety of
sources effectively used by Gillis to make his points."--American
Journal of Sociology
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