Lectures on the early history of institutions
by MAINE, SIR HENRY SUMNER
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London: John Murray, 1885. Fourth edition, 8vo, pp. [2], viii, [2], 412, 32 ads; later cloth, spine gilt lettered, light wear to covers, overall very good. The result of a series of lectures delivered at Oxford, Lectures deals with Indian law, Mahametan law, feudalism, inclosure, family, tradition, usury laws, etc. Maine, a highly respected legal historian, a vigorous critic of democracy, convinced many legal historians that law and legal institutions must be studied historically if they are to be understood.
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- Title
- Lectures on the early history of institutions
- Author
- MAINE, SIR HENRY SUMNER
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- Used
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- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- John Murray
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1885
- Keywords
- Ancient , Irish Law , English Law ,
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