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“The growth of property and the desire for its transmission to children was, in reality, the moving power which brought in monogamy to insure legitimate heirs, and to limit their number to the actual progeny of the married pair.”

Quote by Lewis Henry Morgan

Book:Ancient Society

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Ancient Society

Ancient Society delves into the origins and evolution of human societies, examining the social structures, cultural practices, and economic systems of early human groups. more

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Lewis Henry Morgan

Lewis Henry Morgan was a distinguished member of the New York State Senate. Born on November 21, 1818, and deceased on December 17, 1881, he played a significant role in the political development of New York. more

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