Some Makers of English Law

This book traces the development of English Law from the days of Glanvil and Bracton in the second half of the twelfth century.

W. S. Holdsworth (Author)

9780521093583, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 1 December 1966

324 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 2.2 cm, 0.63 kg

'Sir William Holdsworth delineates brilliant portraits of jurists and writers who made significant contributions to English law.' The Commonwealth

Sir William Holdsworth's well-known book traces the development of English Law from the days of Glanvil and Bracton in the second half of the twelfth century. He shows how English Common Law was shaped by a line of great men and how later equity grew up to supplement its deficiencies. The part played by Roman Law is also described. English law has affected the law in the United States and in the Commonwealth and the author brings out the connections clearly.

Preface
Introduction
1. Glanvil and Bracton
2. Edward I
3. Littleton and Fortescue
4. Renaissance, Reformation and reception of Roman Law
5. St. Germain, More, Ellesmere and Bacon
6. Sir Edward Coke
7. Hale and Nottingham
8. Holt and Mansfield
9. Hardwicke and Eldon
10. Leoline Jenkins, Stowell and the civilians
11. Blackstone, Bentham and Austin
12. Maine, Maitland and Pollock
Conclusion
Index.

Subject Areas: Constitutional & administrative law [LND]