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100 1 _aHeadlam, Cecil,
_d1872-1934
245 1 4 _aThe Inns of Court
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2017-07-06
505 0 _aOrigin of the Inns -- The Knights Templars -- The Temple Church -- The Middle Temple -- The Inner Temple -- Lincoln's Inn and the Devil's Inn -- Gray's Inn -- Inns of Chancery -- The Serjeants and Serjeants' Inns.
508 _aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Inns of Court" by Cecil Headlam is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the rich history and evolution of the Inns of Court in London, detailing their origins from the Knights Templars and their significance in the legal profession. It ranks as a detailed exploration of a key institution within the English legal system, making it appealing to readers interested in history, law, and London's cultural heritage. At the start of the book, the author sets the stage by describing the unique character of ancient cities, specifically London, and how historical events have shaped its landscape. The narrative then transitions into the origins of the Inns of Court, tracing back to the time of William the Conqueror and the establishment of the King’s Court. It discusses the development of legal education, the role of the clergy in early legal practices, and the rise of lay lawyers who formed societies known as Inns of Court. The opening thus provides an intriguing glimpse into the evolution of legal institutions and a structural overview of the topics that will be explored in further chapters, laying a solid foundation for a deep dive into the history of these famed legal establishments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLondon (England) -- Description and travel
653 _aInns of Court
700 1 _aHome, Gordon,
_d1878-1969
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55062
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