A Short History of Western Legal Theory
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This unique publication outlines the development of legal theory from pre-Roman times through the twentieth century. It relates the evolution of legal theory to parallel developments in political theory and history. This work also discusses the relevant contemporary events in politics,
economics, and religion. Each chapter begins with a synopsis of related historical background for the period, going on to discuss how these events are related to political and legal theory as well as how they become an influence on one another. Avoiding the conventional approach of traditions or
schools of thought, this work aims to anchor legal theory to contemporary general history.
economics, and religion. Each chapter begins with a synopsis of related historical background for the period, going on to discuss how these events are related to political and legal theory as well as how they become an influence on one another. Avoiding the conventional approach of traditions or
schools of thought, this work aims to anchor legal theory to contemporary general history.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0198762437
ISBN13:9780198762430
Release Date:May 1992
Publisher:Clarendon Press
Length:488 Pages
Weight:1.46 lbs.
Dimensions:1.2" x 5.5" x 8.4"
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Excellent primer on theory, more historical than legal.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
This is a fabulous book. It begins with early concepts from ancient Greece, lays out the fundamental differences between "natural law" and "the law of the real world," then extends the history of legalistic ideas through the Roman epoc, middle ages, etc. The book identifies the bases of difference between the legal systems of the west and those of communist states, e.g., common law and code law vs. Marxist law. It fully describes the influence of Christianity on western legal thinking. There are "plots" and "sub-plots" in this book that are absolutely fascinating. Finally, it is deliciously written; for those who truely appreciate the english language.
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