A History of the Criminal Law of England V1 (1883) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781436733694)

A History Of The Criminal Law Of England V1 (1883) is a comprehensive and detailed account of the development of criminal law in England. Written by James Fitzjames Stephen, a renowned legal scholar and judge, the book covers the period from the Norman Conquest in 1066 to the end of the 17th century.The first volume of the book focuses on the early history of criminal law in England, including the Anglo-Saxon and Norman periods. Stephen traces the development of criminal law from its origins in ancient Germanic law to the emergence of the common law system in England.The book covers a wide range of topics, including the evolution of criminal procedure, the role of the jury, the development of criminal punishments, and the growth of the legal profession. Stephen also provides detailed analysis of important cases and legal controversies, offering insights into the legal and social context of the time.Overall, A History Of The Criminal Law Of England V1 is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of criminal law and the evolution of the English legal system. It is a well-researched and authoritative work that remains relevant to legal scholars, historians, and practitioners today.In Three Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: James Fitzjames Stephen
ISBN-10: 1436733693
ISBN-13: 9781436733694
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/29/2008
Pages: 596
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.73lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.21d