Concise History of Common Law (5th Edition) (Facsimile Edition)

Author: 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 legal history in the United Kingdom. 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 the monarchy, major historical events, and the judicial system, as well as the impact of Roman law, canon law, commercial law, and other 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.