Abridgment Of Blackstone's Commentaries (1893)

By William Blackstone, William Cyrus Sprague, William Blackstone Collection

Book Overview

The Abridgment of Blackstone's Commentaries is a book written by William Blackstone, originally published in 1893. The book is a condensed version of Blackstone's original Commentaries on the Laws of England, which were first published in the 18th century. The Abridgment aims to provide a concise and accessible overview of English law, covering topics such as property law, criminal law, and civil law. The book is divided into four volumes, with each volume focusing on a different area of law. The first volume covers the laws of property, including the rights of ownership, inheritance, and tenancy. The second volume covers the laws of contract and tort, which govern the relationships between individuals and businesses. The third volume covers the laws of criminal justice, including the rights of the accused and the principles of punishment. The fourth and final volume covers the laws of civil justice, including the principles of equity and the rules of procedure in court. The Abridgment of Blackstone's Commentaries is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and development of English law, as well as for students and practitioners of law seeking a comprehensive overview of the subject.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437012256
• ISBN13: 9781437012255
• Release Date: August 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 548 Pages
• Weight: 2.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"