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Commentaries On the Laws of England
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781023857178
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 784
Weight: 2.38
Height: 1.56 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
This is Volume 2 of Commentaries on the Laws of England, a foundational work of English law by Sir William Blackstone, here presented with extensive notes and analysis by prominent legal scholars of the 19th century, including Christian, Chitty, Lee, Hovenden, and Ryland. This edition, published in 1838, enriches Blackstone's original text with references to American cases, providing a valuable comparative perspective for students and practitioners of law.
The Commentaries offer a comprehensive overview of English common law, covering a wide range of topics from property rights to criminal law. This volume is an essential resource for anyone interested in the historical development of legal principles and their continuing relevance in modern jurisprudence. Its detailed analysis and extensive annotations make it an indispensable reference for legal scholars, historians, and practitioners seeking a deeper understanding of the roots of the English legal system.
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