Land in Fetters: Or, the History and Policy of the Laws Restraining the Alienation and Settlement of Land in England. Being the Yorke Prize Essay of the University of Cambridge for the Year 1885

Scrutton, Thomas Edward

ISBN 10: 1020041994 / ISBN 13: 9781020041990

Published by Legare Street Press, 2023

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• Title: Land in Fetters: Or, the History and Policy of the Laws Restraining the Alienation and Settlement of Land in England. Being the Yorke Prize Essay of the University of Cambridge for the Year 1885
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Publication Date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1020041994
• ISBN 13: 9781020041990
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Scrutton's Yorke Prize essay is an illuminating look at the history of land policy in England. Scrutton traces the evolution of land laws from feudal times to modern times, examining how laws restricting the alienation and settlement of land have shaped English society. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in English history or land policy.

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