English Law and the Renaissance by Frederic William Maitland

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Author Maitland, Frederic William, 1850-1906
Title English Law and the Renaissance
The Rede Lecture for 1901
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Summary "English Law and the Renaissance" by Frederic William Maitland is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work examines the relationship between English law and the cultural and intellectual movements of the Renaissance era, specifically focusing on how legal traditions persisted despite the prevailing influences of humanism and changes in political structures. The author emphasizes the impact of figures like Sir Edward Coke and Sir Thomas Littleton on the continuity of English legal doctrine during a time of significant transformation. The opening portion of the work introduces the context of Maitland's lecture delivered at Cambridge, respectful of Sir Robert Rede, whose financial endowment supported such academic discussions. The author presents the tension between traditional English law and the influences of Renaissance humanism, discussing how certain legal doctrines managed to remain intact amid changing cultural paradigms. He references prominent figures, historical events, and legal developments from the time, establishing a narrative that interrogates the role of English law within the broader intellectual landscape of the Renaissance and the Reformation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class KD: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: United Kingdom and Ireland
Subject Law -- England -- History
Subject Renaissance -- England
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EBook-No. 54251
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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