Polygamy: History and Practice

This book is written to show the complexity and ambiguity of such a phenomenon as polygamy, which will help avoid extreme and simplistic evaluations of it. You will find a brief history of polygamy and the advent of monogamy, as well as learn about the attitude towards polygamy in religions such as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In addition, the book tells the story of several outstanding individuals who advocated for or against this practice.