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100 1 _aReilly, S. A.
245 1 0 _aOur Legal Heritage, King AEthelbert, 596 to King George III, 1775
246 1 _aOur Legal Heritage, 5th ed.
250 _a5th ed.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aThis book has undergone multiple editions, and is available as Project Gutenberg eBook numbers 1694, 6603, 13376, 36299 and 40780.
500 _aRelease date is 2004-09-05
520 _a"Our Legal Heritage, King AEthelbert - King George III, 1776" by S. A. Reilly is a historical account written in the early 21st century. The book explores the evolution of legal systems and practices in England from the time of King AEthelbert in 600 A.D. to the reign of King George III in the late 18th century, highlighting significant legal developments throughout this extensive period. It specifically addresses the inception of common law, the jury system, and the historical significance of documents such as the Magna Carta, providing readers with insights into the foundations of modern English law. The opening of the book establishes its purpose and framework, detailing the importance of understanding the historical context in which legal doctrines have developed over the centuries. Reilly outlines the structure of the book, which is divided into chapters discussing various legal eras and topics, such as tort law, marriage law, and criminal prosecutions. It introduces the early Anglo-Saxon legal landscape, noting the societal norms, customs, and laws of the time, including the transition from pagan beliefs to Christianity, and touches upon key elements such as marriage, compensation for crimes, and the role of kings and priests in announcing laws. This comprehensive introduction sets the stage for a deeper examination of Anglo-Saxon and subsequent English legal history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_c5th Edition published, 2012
653 _aLaw -- England -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13376
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