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This book charts the development of law in Europe from its medieval origins to the present day. The author explores the changing social context for the relationship between law and culture and the development of political ideas about modern states.

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"With that said, it remains a remarkable work written by a master of his craft. It conveys complex ideas effortlessly and picks out interesting themes throughout." (The Edinburgh Law Review, 1 September 2011)



Table of Contents

Preface x

Preliminaries xii

1 Medieval Roots 1

I. A Legal Society Under Construction: The Workshop of Legal Practice 1

II. Medieval Maturity: The Laboratory of Learning 19

2 The Foundations of the Modern Legal System 39

3 Journeys in Contemporary Law 138

Further Reading 163

Notes 169

Bibliography 178

Index 190

A History of European Law

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      Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 16/03/2010
      ISBN13: 9781405152945, 978-1405152945
      ISBN10: 140515294X
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This book charts the development of law in Europe from its medieval origins to the present day. The author explores the changing social context for the relationship between law and culture and the development of political ideas about modern states.

      Trade Review
      "With that said, it remains a remarkable work written by a master of his craft. It conveys complex ideas effortlessly and picks out interesting themes throughout." (The Edinburgh Law Review, 1 September 2011)



      Table of Contents

      Preface x

      Preliminaries xii

      1 Medieval Roots 1

      I. A Legal Society Under Construction: The Workshop of Legal Practice 1

      II. Medieval Maturity: The Laboratory of Learning 19

      2 The Foundations of the Modern Legal System 39

      3 Journeys in Contemporary Law 138

      Further Reading 163

      Notes 169

      Bibliography 178

      Index 190

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