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PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into a collection of cases adjudicated in the Straits Settlements, primarily focusing on the legal status of native populations and their customs within the British colonial framework. The author, a recorder in the region, examines how the English common law interacted with the religious and cultural practices of Chinese, Muslim, and Hindu communities. The book explores the legal recognition of marriage, inheritance, property ownership, and religious observances among these groups, highlighting the tensions between the imposition of British law and the preservation of local traditions. Through an analysis of court decisions and legal principles, the author sheds light on the complexities of colonial jurisprudence and its impact on the lives of non-European subjects. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…