The Publications Of The Selden Society V1 (1887)

By Selden Society

Book Overview

The Publications of the Selden Society Volume 1 (1887) is a collection of legal documents and historical records from medieval England, compiled and edited by the Selden Society. The Selden Society was established in 1887 to promote the study of English legal history, and this volume was the first in a series of publications aimed at making rare and important legal texts accessible to scholars and students. The documents included in this volume cover a range of topics, including land law, criminal law, and ecclesiastical law. They are presented in their original Latin or Old English, with English translations provided where necessary. The volume also includes an introduction by the editor, Frederic William Maitland, which provides historical context and analysis of the legal documents. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of English law and society.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: 1167001303
• ISBN13: 9781167001307
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"