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The Second Part of the Institutes of the Laws of England, Vol. 1: Containing the Exposition of Many Ancient and Other Statutes (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Edward Coke

 
9780331815641: The Second Part of the Institutes of the Laws of England, Vol. 1: Containing the Exposition of Many Ancient and Other Statutes (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0331815648 ISBN 13: 9780331815641
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

The Second Part of Coke's Institutes explains the foundations of English law and the Magna Carta, helping you understand how historic statutes shape modern rights.

This edition introduces Magna Carta and a range of ancient statutes, tracing their impact on the common law. It presents the original order of the work and notes the ongoing effort to preserve Coke’s arrangement for readers today. The text emphasizes the charter’s lasting importance and its role as a common law touchstone.

  • Clear overview of Magna Carta’s ends and enduring influence on English liberty
  • Guided commentary linking statutes to the development of legal principles
  • Historical context about how the charter was kept, read, and defended
  • Discussion of how early legal practice addressed abuses and protected rights
Ideal for readers exploring legal history, English constitutional development, or the roots of common law.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0331815648
ISBN 13 
9780331815641
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
472