The Interregnum (A. D. 1648 1660): Studies of the Commonwealth Legislative, Social, and Legal (Classic Reprint)

F. A. Inderwick

ISBN 10: 0331867923 / ISBN 13: 9780331867923

Published by Forgotten Books, 2017

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Interregnum (A. D. 1648 1660): Studies of the Commonwealth Legislative, Social, and Legal (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331867923
• ISBN 13: 9780331867923
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Explore the Interregnum through the eyes of the legal world .

This edition uncovers how judges, circuits, and law shaped governance during a turbulent period of English history.

The text traces how the judiciary operated, from circuit riding to the calm, methodical work that kept justice moving amid upheaval. It highlights notable figures, their roles, and the balance between political authority and legal duty. Readers gain a grounded view of how law and government interacted when Parliament and Protectorate rules redefined authority.

• Portraits of key judges and their methods, including how they approached trials and legal codes.
• Details on circuit rides, staffing, and the ceremonial aspects that influenced public perception of justice.
• Context on how reform pressures and political changes impacted courts, appointments, and practice.
• A window into primary sources and contemporary commentary that shaped the era’s legal narrative.

Ideal for readers of legal history, constitutional studies, and those curious about how the rule of law endured through radical political change.