Concise History of Common Law

Author: (British) Theodore F. T. Plucknett
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Publish Date: 2003-12-01
Features: This book is an authoritative work on the study of common law and its historical development, having been reprinted twenty times and revised five times so far. The author, Theodore F. T. Plucknett, is a distinguished figure in the field of English legal history. The book takes readers back to the origins of common law, showcasing the political, economic, religious, and sociological factors that influenced its formation and development. It elucidates the relationship between royal power, major historical events, and the judicial system, and explains the impact of Roman law, canon law, commercial law, and other legal systems on common law. The second part of the book discusses specific institutions of common law, such as torts, real property, inheritance, and marriage, enabling readers to grasp common law comprehensively and systematically.