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The Formation of the English Common Law: Law and Society in England from King Alfred to Magna Carta
The Formation of the English Common Law explores the Anglo-Saxon origins of common law and the influence of the Norman invaders and their later administrative reforms, shedding light upon society at the time. This new edition includes a chapter charting the Anglo-Saxon period, a fully revised literature survey and updated Further Reading.
| Author(s) | By John Hudson (St Andrews University, UK). |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format | Paperback / softback |
| Pages | 234 |
| Published in | United Kingdom |
| Published | 8 Aug 2017 |
| Availability | Available |
The Formation of the English Common Law explores the Anglo-Saxon origins of common law and the influence of the Norman invaders and their later administrative reforms, shedding light upon society at the time. This new edition includes a chapter charting the Anglo-Saxon period, a fully revised literature survey and updated Further Reading.
Editor's Preface to First Edition Author's Preface to First Edition Author's Preface to Second Edition Abbreviations CHAPTER 1 Introduction The concept of law The functions of law Disputing and negotiating English common law
John Hudson is Professor of Legal History at St Andrews University, UK, and William W. Cook Global Law Professor at the University of Michigan. His previous publications include F. W. Maitland and the Englishness of English Law (2008), The Oxford History
