The Early History Of Bankruptcy Law (1918)

By Louis Edward Levinthal

Book Overview

The Early History of Bankruptcy Law, written by Louis Edward Levinthal and originally published in 1918, is a comprehensive exploration of the origins and development of bankruptcy law in England and the United States. The book begins with a detailed examination of the early laws and practices governing debt and insolvency in medieval England, before tracing the evolution of bankruptcy law through the Elizabethan and Stuart periods, and into the modern era. Along the way, Levinthal explores the various factors that shaped the development of bankruptcy law, including economic and social conditions, political and legal institutions, and cultural attitudes towards debt and insolvency. He also examines the role of bankruptcy law in the broader context of legal and economic history, and provides detailed analyses of key cases and legal decisions that helped to shape the course of bankruptcy law in England and the United States. Written in a clear and engaging style, The Early History of Bankruptcy Law is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of law, economics, or finance.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: 116703547X
• ISBN13: 9781167035470
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"