The Formation of English Common Law: Law and Society in England from the Norman Conquest to Magna Carta - Brossura

Hudson, John

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ISBN 10: 0582070260 ISBN 13: 9780582070264

Casa editrice: Routledge, 1996

Riassunto

During the Anglo-Norman period a concept of law developed, binding ruler and ruled alike and which was based on custom common throughout the country. This was Common Law and it was from this that subsequent law developed. John Hudson's text is an introductory survey of Common Law for students and other non-specialist readers. Certain aspects of medieval law such as its feuds, its ordeals and its outlaws are well known, this text shows how these aspects fitted in to the system as a whole, considers its Anglo-Saxon origins, the influence of the Norman invaders and later administrative reforms. The events and legal processes also throw light on the society, politics and thought of the times.

Su questo libro

Recensione:

 'a welcome introduction to the literature...Hudson writes gracefully, his exposition is exceedingly well-informed'  Law and History Review

L'autore:

John Hudson is Lecturer in Medieval History at the University of St. Andrews.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Routledge
• Data di pubblicazione: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0582070260
• ISBN 13: 9780582070264
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 288