State Trials of the Reign of Edward the First, 1289-1293: Edited for the Royal Historical Society (Classic Reprint) (Latin Edition) - Hardcover

Thomas Frederick Tout

9780484420747: State Trials of the Reign of Edward the First, 1289-1293: Edited for the Royal Historical Society (Classic Reprint) (Latin Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0484420747 ISBN 13: 9780484420747

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

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State Trials of the Reign of Edward I (1289–1293) is a meticulously edited collection of medieval legal records that sheds light on how justice worked at the start of Edward I’s return to power.

The volume compiles key cases from the rolls and presents the procedure, disputes, and remedies of the era in clear, accessible language.

This edition gathers the audit of royal officers, including notable trials and the means by which authorities investigated and corrected abuses of power. It includes appendices that illuminate the broader legal context, such as the Passion of the Judges, and provides scholarly notes to help readers understand the transcripts and references.

Detailed case material from the rolls, with selections that illustrate how disputes were framed and resolved.
Explanatory introductions and editorial notes that place the cases in their historical and legal context.
Appendices that explore the structure of medieval justice and the techniques used by auditors and magistrates.
A gateway to the sources of English legal history, ideal for students and general readers curious about courts and governance in the late 13th century.

Ideal for readers of legal history, medieval studies, and anyone interested in how the law shaped governance during Edward I’s reign.

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