| Author |
Reilly, S. A. |
| Title |
Our Legal Heritage: The First Thousand Years: 600 - 1600
King Aethelbert - Queen Elizabeth
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Note |
This book has undergone multiple editions, and is available as Project Gutenberg eBook numbers 1694, 6603, 13376, 36299 and 40780.
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| Summary |
"Our Legal Heritage: The First Thousand Years: 600 - 1600" by S. A. Reilly is a historical account likely written in the late 20th century. The book explores the foundations of English law across a millennium, tracing legal developments from early codes to the emergence of common law systems, alongside the historical contexts that shaped these laws. At the start of the book, Reilly sets the stage by outlining the primitive social structure of early England before 600 AD, where clans lived in fortified camps and kings held significant authority. The text delves into the intricacies of daily life, customs, and the evolution of legal codes, specifically highlighting King AEthelbert’s laws as some of the earliest formal regulations. Reilly emphasizes the transition from personal vendetta systems to structured codes of law that outlined compensation for wrongs, showcasing the societal shift towards stability and accountability. Additionally, the opening portion introduces various elements of life during this time, such as marriage customs, community structure, and evolving norms surrounding justice and retribution. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
KD: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: United Kingdom and Ireland
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| Subject |
Law -- England -- History
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
1694 |
| Release Date |
Apr 1, 1999 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 20, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Copyrighted. Read the copyright notice inside this book for details. |
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