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English Law, the Legal Profession, and Colonialism: Histories, Parallels, and Influences
This volume brings together experts in the field of law and history to explore the ways in which law and lawyers contributed to the expansion of the British Empire, and the ways in which the Empire influenced the Metropole. It sheds new light on the role of the law and legal actors during the establishment of the Empire.
| Author(s) | Edited by Cerian Griffiths, Lukasz Jan Korporowicz. |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format | Hardback |
| Pages | 266 |
| Published in | United Kingdom |
| Published | 22 Nov 2023 |
| Availability | Not yet available |
This volume brings together experts in the field of law and history to explore the ways in which law and lawyers contributed to the expansion of the British Empire, and the ways in which the Empire influenced the Metropole. It sheds new light on the role of the law and legal actors during the establishment of the Empire.
1. Introductory Remarks; Part 1 - Atlantic Relations; 2. The Role of Legislation in Racial Identities within the English Atlantic 1640s-1700s; 3. London's Middle Temple and Law Students from the New World; Part 2 - Indian Relations; 4. Sir James Mackintos
Cerian Griffiths is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Law and Business, Northumbria University. Lukasz Jan Korporowicz is an Associate Professor and Vice Dean for Research at the Faculty of Law and Administration, University of Lodz; Head of the
