Primitive And Ancient Legal Institutions (1915)

By Albert Kocourek and John Henry Wigmore

Book Overview

Primitive and Ancient Legal Institutions is a book written by Albert Kocourek and originally published in 1915. The book is a comprehensive study of the legal systems that existed in ancient societies and primitive cultures. Kocourek explores the legal institutions of various civilizations such as the ancient Greeks, Romans, Babylonians, and Egyptians, as well as the legal systems of primitive societies like the Native Americans, Eskimos, and Australian aborigines.The book provides a detailed analysis of the legal principles and practices that were prevalent in these societies, including the administration of justice, the role of judges and lawyers, and the methods of punishment for crimes. Kocourek also examines the various forms of law that existed in these societies, such as customary law, religious law, and secular law.The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the evolution of legal systems and the development of law throughout history. It provides a fascinating insight into the legal institutions of ancient and primitive societies and offers a unique perspective on the origins of modern legal systems.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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104367300
• ISBN13: 9781104367305
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 724 Pages
• Weight: 2.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"