ISBN: 9781332171347 - the office of constable: being an entirely new compendium of the law concerning that ancient minister for the conservation of the peace, carefully ... containing some account of the origin (3 risultati)

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

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

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a thorough examination of the powers and duties of constables, local enforcers of law and order, as they existed in the 18th and 19th century. Building upon an earlier mandate by King Henry III, the author analyzes the historical evolution of the office of constable, from its origins in the Frankpledge system, through the medieval period and beyond. The book also examines the relationship between the constable and other local officials such as justices of the peace and sheriffs. The author concludes by highlighting the contribution of constables to the stability and safety of their communities, and preserving the King's peace. 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.…