Judges, Legislators, and Law Professors – A Chapter in the History of European Law

Author: (Chinese) Cang Xue Zhang Minmin
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: The blue European civilization has nurtured two brilliant pearls embedded in the map of Europe—maritime law (common law) and continental law. They are equally exquisite, each with its own charm. The author of this book is drawn to this fascinating legal landscape, guiding readers through the true essence behind the beautiful facade with the keen insight and solid expertise of a legal historian. Employing comparative and historical research methods, the author skillfully navigates between the British Isles, the United States, and the European continent. Thus, though small in scope, the book comprehensively integrates knowledge of law, history, politics, ethnicity, language, and religion, making it a miniature panorama of European legal history. This is not a dense academic monograph but rather a collection of teachings delivered by the author while teaching at Cambridge, sharing his wisdom with students. Those who were fortunate enough to benefit from his guidance can now, through this small megaphone, hear the distant echoes from Cambridge!