Bracton's Note Book, Vol. 1: A Collection of Cases Decided in the King's Courts During the Reign of Henry the Third, Annotated by a Lawyer of That Time, Seemingly by Henry of Bratton (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

F. W. Maitland

 
9780265289280: Bracton's Note Book, Vol. 1: A Collection of Cases Decided in the King's Courts During the Reign of Henry the Third, Annotated by a Lawyer of That Time, Seemingly by Henry of Bratton (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0265289289 ISBN 13: 9780265289280
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Discover how medieval courts handled real cases in Henry III’s reign.

This nonfiction edition presents Bracton’s Note Book as a window into early English law, with cases decided in the king’s courts and notes from a contemporary lawyer.

Structured for study and reference, the book combines briefer case summaries, cross‑references, and editor’s notes. It includes tables of the justices who sat at the bench, chronological citations, and practical insights into how legal arguments were formed in the 13th century. The edition emphasizes the original period voice while guiding modern readers through the material.

  • Historical case material from the reign of Henry III
  • Annotations by a lawyer of that time, preserving contemporaneous perspectives
  • Chronological citations and tables of justices for quick navigation
  • Editorial notes that illuminate early English legal procedures

Ideal for students and researchers of legal history, medieval studies, or anyone curious about the roots of English law.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2017
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0265289289
ISBN 13 
9780265289280
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
367

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